Pinuy-anan sa kinaiyahan
habitat; natural habitat; natural environmentnoun / expression
- Alternative meanings
The natural place or environment where a species, animal, plant, or organism lives, grows, or develops.
- Pronunciation
pee-nooy-AH-nan sah kee-nah-ee-YAH-han
- Root and affixes
Pinuy-anan means residence or place where something lives; sa kinaiyahan clarifies that it refers to the natural environment.
- Variants or conjugations
habitat; residence/dwelling; natural dwelling; animal habitat
- Related words and expressions
nature; animal; plant; environment; ecosystem
- Meaning and usage notes
For a human residence, “pinuy-anan” or “puluy-anan” is enough. For ecological habitat, it is clearer to add “sa kinaiyahan” or “natural nga puy-anan”.
Ang lasang mao ang pinuy-anan sa kinaiyahan sa daghang hayop.
The forest is the natural habitat of many animals.
Kinahanglan panalipdan ang pinuy-anan sa kinaiyahan sa mga langgam.
The natural habitat of birds needs to be protected.