Agwaras (en. Drains)
/aɡˈwa.ras/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of channel used to carry water from one place to another.
The drains are necessary to prevent flooding in our area.
Ang agwaras ay kinakailangan upang hindi bumaha sa aming lugar.
System of water distribution for irrigation or plant care.
His drains provide sufficient water for his plants.
Ang kanyang agwaras ay nagbibigay ng sapat na tubig sa kanyang mga tanim.
Channel that carries rain or water from the roof to the ground.
The drains are important in preventing damage to the house's walls because of rain.
Mahalaga ang agwaras sa pag-iwas sa pagkasira ng mga pader ng bahay dahil sa ulan.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'aguas', meaning 'water'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rain drain
Channel that carries rainwater.
agwaras ng ulan
Related Words
irrigation
Method of bringing water to farmland for agriculture.
irigasyon
water
Liquid essential to life and used for various purposes.
tubig
Slang Meanings
worried or anxious
I'm agwaras because she might not make it to school.
Agwaras ako kasi baka hindi siya makapasok sa school.
the problem is already here
It's agwaras again, surely a fight is about to happen.
Agwaras na naman, siguradong may away na mangyayari.
feeling like something bad is going to happen
It's agwaras, it's like there's a chaos about to erupt.
Agwaras na yan, parang may sasabog na gulo.
nervous
She's agwaras about her audition tomorrow.
Agwaras siya sa audtion niya bukas.