Himpapawid

Himpapawid is a Tagalog word that translates to "sky" or "air" in English. It is often used in a broader sense to refer to the atmosphere or the expanse above the Earth. The word can encompass the visible sky during the day, with its clouds and celestial bodies, as well as the night sky, illuminated by stars and the moon.

In a more figurative context, himpapawid can represent concepts such as freedom, vastness, or the intangible. It is a common term in poetry, songs, and everyday conversation in the Philippines. For instance, one might speak of birds flying in the himpapawid, or of a dream soaring through the himpapawid. The word evokes a sense of openness and the boundless nature of what lies above. It is a fundamental element of the natural world as perceived and described in the Filipino language.