Alulod (en. Flow)

/ˌal.uˈlod/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The alulod is a type of water or liquid channel in a house or building.

The alulod of the house is full of leaves.

Ang alulod ng bahay ay puno ng dahon.

A system that aims to divert water from the roof to a specific area.

The alulod is important to prevent flooding around the house.

Ang alulod ay mahalaga upang maiwasan ang pagbaha sa paligid ng bahay.

A type of reservoir to maintain the water flow.

The alulod of the river showed a rapid flow of water.

Ang alulod ng ilog ay nagpakita ng mabilis na daloy ng tubig.

from the root word 'lud' meaning to flow.

blood flow

The circulation of blood in the body.

alulod ng dugo

blocking

Creating a barrier that may cause improper water flow.

pagtatambak

pouring

An action of liquid flowing from a container.

buhos

filth or trash that is scattered

There’s so much filth on the street, it looks like a trash can.

Sobrang dami ng alulod sa kalsada, parang basurahan.

things that are unimportant

Those things are worthless, don’t pay attention to them.

Walang kwenta ang mga alulod na yan, huwag mong pansinin.

extra or unwanted companions

There are a lot of unwanted companions at the event, just a bunch of unimportant people.

Maraming alulod na kasama sa event, puro mga di importante.