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    Alkantarilya (en. Drain)

    /al.kan.ta.ri.lya/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of water channel, often used for drainage.
    The drains in our barangay are always filled with dirt.
    Ang mga alkantarilya sa aming barangay ay laging puno ng dumi.
    A system connecting drains to canals.
    The drains are part of the city's drainage system.
    Ang mga alkantarilya ay bahagi ng sistema ng paagusan ng lungsod.
    An underground bridge or passage for liquids.
    There are drains underground that carry rainwater.
    May mga alkantarilya sa ilalim ng lupa na nagdadala ng tubig-ulan.

    Etymology

    Spanish word 'alcantarilla' meaning channel.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    water drainage
    System of channels carrying water from one place.
    paagusan ng tubig

    Related Words

    drainage
    Process of removing water from a place.
    drainage
    drainage system
    Organized connection of channels for more effective water removal.
    sistema ng paagusan

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who's courting or has a crush
    It seems like he has a crush on Maria, he's always around her.
    Parang may alkantarilya siya kay Maria, lagi na lang siyang nakabantay sa kanya.
    Noisy or playful in love or relationship context
    The kids are really playful when they play 'hide and seek.'
    Sobrang alkantarilya ng mga bata kapag naglalaro sila ng 'taguan'.
    A voice that's very engaging or lively in a conversation
    Wow, you're really lively in storytelling, you're the star!
    Aba, ang alkantarilya mo naman sa kwentuhan, ikaw pa ang bida!