Amag (en. Mildew)

/ˈamaɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of fungus that forms when there is excess moisture.

Mold often appears in dark and cold places.

Ang amag ay madalas na lumalabas sa madidilim at malamig na lugar.

A thick layer of microbial growth that can come in various colors.

A lot of mold was seen on the old food left on the table.

Maraming amag ang nakita sa lumang pagkaing naiwan sa mesa.

Restoration of natural resources by eliminating mold.

This mold is important to the ecosystem for balancing elements.

Mahalaga ang amag na ito sa ekosistema para sa pagbabalanse ng mga elemento.

Be careful of mold

Pay attention to mold as it is not good for health.

Mag-ingat sa amag

fungus

General term for any form of fungus similar to mold.

fungus

mildew

A type of mold commonly seen on plants or fabrics.

mildew

Smelly or has a strong odor.

The smell of the garbage is making me not want to get close.

Ang amag ng basurahan, parang ayaw na akong lumapit.

Mixed with other more distinct scents.

The smell of Grandma's cooking is kind of off, but it's still delicious.

Parang amag ang amoy ng luto ni Lola, pero masarap pa rin.

Slow or lazy to take care of something.

Aren't you being lazy in taking care of the plants? They ended up dying.

Di ba't amag ang pag-aalaga mo sa mga halaman, wala na tuloy silang buhay.