linog
/ˈlinoɡ/
The Bisaya word for earthquake is linog. Wiktionary also lists teremoto.
Meaning: shaking of the surface of a planet (noun)
Ways to say it
| Bisaya | IPA |
|---|---|
| linog | /ˈlinoɡ/ |
| teremoto |
Both linog and teremoto refer to the shaking of the surface of a planet.
Which one should you use?
linog is the standard word used in daily conversation, whereas teremoto is a more formal term often found in news reports or official announcements.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the province of Leyte, the term linog is more commonly used than lindol.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlinoɡ/
Did you know?
- The word linog shares a deep ancestral root with many other words across the Austronesian language family, stretching from Madagascar to the Pacific Islands.
- The word teremoto is a loanword from the Spanish terremoto, reflecting the colonial history of the Philippines.
- While linog is the standard Bisaya term, it is distinct from lindol, the Tagalog word for earthquake, despite their similar sounds.
Examples in context
- Pag-amping kung naay lindol.Be careful when there's an earthquake.
- Niabot ang linog.The earthquake arrived.
- Kusog kaayo ang linog.The earthquake is very strong.
- Naay linog ganina.There was an earthquake earlier.
- Nangurog ang yuta tungod sa linog.The ground shook because of the earthquake.
Example conversation
Joy and Jose are talking about a recent event.
- JoyJose, nakabatyag ka sa linog?Jose, did you feel the earthquake?
- JoseOo, Joy, kusog kaayo siya.Yes, Joy, it was very strong.
- JoyNigunit ko sa lamesa.I held onto the table.
- JoseMaayo kay wala tay naangol.It is good that no one was hurt.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “earthquake” translations and entries linog, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries linog, CC BY-SA 4.0.
