Apawan (en. Overflow)

/a'pa.wan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The overflow of water from a container that extends beyond its limits.

The river's overflow caused flooding in the area.

Ang apawan ng ilog ay nagdulot ng pagbaha sa paligid.

A condition that causes an explosion of quantity or amount of something.

Due to the overflow of accumulated waste, it became an issue for the community.

Dahil sa apawan ng dami ng basurang naiipon, naging problema ito sa komunidad.

Derived from the root word 'apaw' meaning 'full' or 'overflow'.

emotional overflow

Being overly emotional that shows excessive feelings.

apawan ng damdamin

overflow

A term used to describe the rising level of water or liquid in a container.

apaw

excess

Refers to being more than what is normal or required.

sobra

Lying or giving false information.

Wow, John's apawan in the exam was crazy, he didn't study but still passed!

Grabe, ang apawan ni John sa exam, hindi naman siya nag-aral pero pumasa siya!

Avoiding or disregarding a situation.

He's just apawan with the problem, acting like it's nothing.

Apawan lang siya sa problema, parang wala lang.