Which term is the root word for 'west' in Filipino?

• A. Kanluran
• B. Intelektwalisasyon
• C. Gamugamo
• D. Puristang paniniwala

Answer: (A)

In Filipino, cardinal directions have specific terms, and the word used for west is kanluran. This term functions as the base word for that direction, the one you’d use when you mean the western side or the western region. The other options don’t relate to direction: intelektwalisasyon means intellectualization, gamugamo refers to a creature (a moth), and puristang paniniwala describes a purist belief. Knowing kanluran helps you map the compass in Filipino—silangan is east, hilaga is north, and timog is south.