Bagyo (en. Storm)

bag-yoh

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A strong form of bad weather that usually brings rain and wind.
The storm caused flooding in coastal towns.
Ang bagyo ay nagdulot ng mga pagbaha sa mga bayang nasa dalampasigan.
A natural disaster that can cause damage to people and property.
People were evacuated from their homes before the storm arrived.
Ang mga tao ay inilikas mula sa kanilang tahanan bago dumating ang bagyo.
A condition in the atmosphere characterized by strong winds and rain.
The storm brought heavy winds and large waves.
Ang bagyo ay nagdala ng malalakas na hangin at malalaking alon.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'baiyó', meaning 'storm'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

storm that passed through
a storm that entered and left a place.
bagyong dumaan
preparing for the storm
preparation for the effects of a storm.
naghahanda para sa bagyo

Related Words

nature
The natural world surrounding us.
kalikasan
climate change
Changes in climate that lead to more severe storms.
climate change

Slang Meanings

blast of wind or rain
The sky is really dark, like a storm is coming.
Sobrang dilim ng sky, parang may bagyong paparating.
intensifying emotions or situation
I feel like there's a storm in my heart right now.
Parang bagyo ang nararamdaman ko sa puso ko ngayon.
drama or mess in life
The storm in our group right now is like no other!
Ang bagyo sa grupo natin ngayon ay walang kaparis!