Aguha (en. Flood)

/aˈguha/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Aguha is a strong flow of water that usually results from rainfall.
Due to heavy rain, there was a flood in our barangay.
Dahil sa matinding ulan, nagkaroon ng aguha sa aming barangay.
It describes a situation where water exceeds its normal flow.
The houses were submerged due to the flood in the river.
Ang mga bahay ay nalubog dahil sa aguha sa ilog.
It is often associated with natural disasters, such as storms.
The flood caused significant damage to the crops.
Ang aguha ay nagdulot ng malaking pinsala sa mga pananim.

Etymology

Derived from the word Ugbo meaning flow of water.

Common Phrases and Expressions

there was a flood
a flooding occurred
nagkaroon ng aguha
reached the flood
went to the flooded area
nakaabot sa aguha

Related Words

flood
A broader term for the overflow of water from rivers or lakes.
baha
rain
Water falling from clouds which causes flooding.
ulan

Slang Meanings

Rain or getting wet (like being soaked outside the house)
Hey, don't go out! It's still early, it's raining!
Tiyanga, huwag kang lalabas! Ang aga-aga pa, aguha na!
Annoying or startling situation
Wow, that test was crazy! So difficult!
Grabe, yung test na yun, aguha! Sobrang hirap!