philippines
word
/ˈfɪɫəˌpinz/
/ˈfɪlɪˌpiːnz/
Definition
The Philippines is a country in Southeast Asia made up of many islands, known for its tropical climate and diverse cultures.
Usage & Nuances
Always plural: 'the Philippines.' Used with 'the' as it represents a group of islands. The people are 'Filipino' (male/neutral) or 'Filipina' (female), and the main language is 'Filipino' or 'Tagalog.'
Spanish: FilipinasPortuguese (BR): FilipinasPortuguese (PT): FilipinasChinese (Simplified): 菲律宾Chinese (Traditional): 菲律賓Hindi: फिलीपींसArabic: الفلبينBengali: ফিলিপাইনRussian: ФилиппиныJapanese: フィリピンVietnamese: Philippines (nước Philippines)Korean: 필리핀Turkish: FilipinlerUrdu: فلپائنIndonesian: Filipina
Example Sentences
Manila is the capital of the Philippines.
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The Philippines is made up of more than 7,000 islands.
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My friend is from the Philippines.
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I've always wanted to visit the Philippines for its amazing beaches.
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Did you know English is one of the official languages in the Philippines?
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Her family moved to the Philippines when she was a child.
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