Bigaw (en. Tide)

bi-gaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A rise and fall of sea water levels caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.

The tide is important for fishermen to determine the right time for harvesting.

Ang bigaw ay mahalaga para sa mga mangingisda sa pagtukoy ng tamang oras ng kanilang panghuhuli.

The vigor or motion of water that seems to flow rapidly.

The tide of the river impressed the visitors to the area.

Ang bigaw ng ilog ay nagpabilib sa mga bumisita sa lugar.

Sanskrit

tide of water

Refers to the change in water levels.

bigaw ng tubig

tornado

A strong swirling wind that increases waves in the sea.

buhawi

wave

Rise and fall of water in the sea.

alon

begging or asking for help using a painful situation

I saw him begging on the corner, so I gave him some change.

Nakita ko siya na nagbi-bigaw sa kanto, kaya't binigyan ko siya ng konting barya.

receiving help without expecting anything in return

I hope you won't beg from me, so I'll help you to the best of my ability.

Sana huwag kang magbigaw sa akin, kaya't tutulungan kita sa abot ng aking makakaya.

pretending to be in need to gain sympathy

He rarely begs, but when he needs a favor, he suddenly plays the victim.

Minsan lang siya magbigaw, pero kapag kailangan niya ng pabor, biglang nagbabalat-kayo.