From root: timog
Usage Note
Katimugan refers to the southern part of a country or geographic area. This word is frequently used in formal descriptions of geography or news reports.
Examples
" Mas mainit sa katimugan. "
Natural Translation
It is hotter in the southern region.
Literal Translation
More hot at southern-region.
" Mainit sa katimugan ng bansa. "
Natural Translation
It is hot in the southern region of the country.
Literal Translation
Hot at southern-region of country.
" Ayon sa balita, mas malakas ang ulan sa katimugan ng bansa kaysa sa hilaga ngayong linggo. "
Natural Translation
According to the news, the rain is heavier in the southern region of the country than in the north this week.
Literal Translation
According-to the news, more strong the rain at southern-region of country than at north this week.
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