Awangan (en. Thickening)

/a.wan.ɡan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or quality of being thick or entangled.
The thickness of the clouds indicates an approaching storm.
Ang awangan ng ulap ay nagpapahiwatig ng paparating na bagyo.
The gathering or clustering of things in one place.
The clustering of animals in the forest provided them protection against intruders.
Ang awangan ng mga hayop sa gubat ay nagbigay ng proteksyon sa kanila laban sa mga mandarambong.
Referring to a thick part of an object.
The thickness of the soil by the river offers a beautiful view.
Ang awangan ng lupa sa tabi ng ilog ay nagbibigay ng magandang tanawin.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'awa' meaning 'thickness' or 'proximity'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

thickness of clouds
thick clouds that bring rain
awangan ng ulap
thickness of the forest
dense area that becomes a habitat for various animals
awangan ng gubat

Related Words

thickness
Noun referring to the quality of being thick.
kapal
dense
Adjective meaning too many things standing or contained in one place.
siksik

Slang Meanings

Called mediocre or ordinary.
Everything you got on the exam is 'awangan', you didn't study.
Awangan lang lahat ng mga nakuha mo sa exam, hindi ka nag-aral.
Empty or useless.
Your answer is like an 'awangan', it’s worthless!
Parang awangan lang ang sagot mo, walang kwenta!