Lungsod

municipality; town; city; community; localitynoun

Alternative meanings

Lungsod means town, city, community, locality, or municipality depending on context. It is used for a populated place or local community. Munisipyo is a related word that often refers to the municipal hall, town hall, municipal building, or municipal government.

Pronunciation

lung-SOD

Root and affixes

Base form: lungsod. Spelling variant: lungsud. Related: kalungsuran = towns or cities; lungsodnun = local citizen; munisipyo = municipal hall or municipality.

Variants or conjugations

lungsud; lunsod; banwa; munisipyo; munisipalidad; dakbayan; baryo

Related words and expressions

municipality; town hall; town; city; community; locality; local government; municipal hall

Meaning and usage notes

For municipio as a locality or community, lungsod works well. For the municipal building or administration, munisipyo is more specific. For a large city, dakbayan may also appear.