Linog

earthquake; seismic tremornoun

Alternative meanings

A movement or shaking of the ground caused by geological activity; an earthquake.

Pronunciation

LEE-nog

Root and affixes

Common Cebuano word for seismic tremor or earthquake.

Variants or conjugations

linog; terremoto; earthquake

Related words and expressions

earthquake, tremor, ground, disaster, nature

Meaning and usage notes

“Linog” is used for both seismic tremor and earthquake. The intensity is understood by context.