Alinsangan (en. Humidity)

a-lin-sa-ngan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The quality or condition of air with a high water content.
Humidity causes discomfort during the summer.
Ang alinsangan ay nagdudulot ng hindi komportableng pakiramdam sa panahon ng tag-init.
The state of being moist or wet in the environment or on objects.
Because of the humidity, clothes outside dry quickly.
Dahil sa alinsangan, mabilis na natutuyo ang mga damit na nasa labas.
The awareness of the amount of water vapor in the air.
It's important to measure humidity when planning outdoor activities.
Mahalagang sukatin ang alinsangan kapag nagbabalak ng mga aktibidad sa labas.

Common Phrases and Expressions

high humidity
refers to high levels of moisture in the air.
mataas ang alinsangan
low humidity
refers to low levels of moisture in the air.
mababa ang alinsangan

Related Words

moisture
The amount of water vapor in the air.
halumigmig
flare
An aspect of humidity related to sudden increases in temperature and moisture.
siklab

Slang Meanings

soup in the heat
Damn, it's so humid outside it's like soup in heat!
Grabe, sobrang alinsangan na parang sopas sa init sa labas!
soaked in sweat
Because of the humidity, I'm soaked in sweat even though I haven't exercised yet!
Dahil sa alinsangan, pawis na pawis na ako kahit hindi pa ako nag-exercise!
hot cold
When it rains in the humidity, it feels like hot cold.
Kapag umuulan sa alinsangan, parang mainit na malamig ang pakiramdam.
massage of heat
Sorry, the humidity makes it hard, like a massage of heat on the body.
Pasensya na, ang alinsangan ay nakakahirapan parang masahe ng init sa katawan.
dense air
The humidity in the room is dense air that feels like you can't breathe!
Ang alinsangan sa kwarto, siksik na hangin na parang di ka makahinga!