tangway
tangwáy with stress marks
peninsula
Usage Note
Tangway is the native Tagalog term for a peninsula — a landmass surrounded by water on three sides. It appears in geography lessons and formal or literary descriptions of the Philippine landscape. In everyday speech, Filipinos may use the Spanish loanword peninsulya instead.
Examples
" Malapit kami sa tangway. "
Natural Translation
We are near the peninsula.
Literal Translation
Near we to peninsula.
" Maganda ang mga tanawin sa tangway ng Bataan. "
Natural Translation
The views in the peninsula of Bataan are beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the views in peninsula of Bataan.
" Ang tangway na nakausli sa karagatan ay isa sa mga pinakamagagandang tanawin sa lalawigan. "
Natural Translation
The peninsula jutting out into the sea is one of the most beautiful sights in the province.
Literal Translation
The peninsula that jutting in ocean is one of the most-beautiful sights in province.
Take Tagalog with you
The full course, a 12,500-word dictionary, and flashcards that make every word stick — free to start on iOS and Android.
Tagalog builds thousands of words from a few hundred roots.
How Tagalog words workRelated Words
Explore Tagalog by topic
Free guides on grammar, vocabulary, and culture to take you past single-word lookups.
Ang, Ng, Sa: The 3 Tagalog Case Markers Explained
Ang, ng, sa are the three Tagalog case markers every noun takes. Learn what each does, the personal forms si/ni/kay, plurals with mga, and clear examples.
Days of the Week and Months in Tagalog
The days of the week and months in Tagalog are Spanish loanwords. Learn all 7 days and 12 months with pronunciation, plus how to say dates and 'every Monday.'
Tagalog Time Expressions: Past, Present & Future Guide
Tagalog has no tenses — it uses aspect. Learn time words, days of the week, clock time, and the aspect system, with vocabulary tables and cultural notes.
How to Say "I Love You" in Tagalog: Phrases & Meaning
Learn how to say I love you in Tagalog. Mahal kita, Iniibig kita, and Filipino terms of endearment for partners, family, and friends — with cultural notes.