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    Buhawi (en. Tornado)

    bu-ha-wi

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A strong wind that rotates in a circular motion.
    The whirlwind caused significant damage to the town.
    Ang buhawi ay nagdulot ng malaking pinsala sa bayan.
    A type of storm that brings bad weather.
    The tornado often causes flooding.
    Ang buhawi ay kadalasang nagiging sanhi ng pagbaha.
    An event where the wind forms a flying circular shape.
    A tornado can be seen in areas with high temperatures and humidity.
    Makikita ang buhawi sa mga lugar na may mataas na temperatura at mataas na halumigmig.

    Etymology

    Filipino word derived from 'buhaw' which means to rotate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Avoid the tornado
    Seek shelter when there is a tornado.
    Umiwas sa buhawi

    Related Words

    tornado storm
    A strong storm accompanied by a tornado.
    bagyong buhawi
    wind
    A natural element that brings movement around.
    hangin

    Slang Meanings

    strong wind or storm
    Oh no, a tornado passed through our village earlier!
    Naku, may buhawi na dumaan sa barangay namin kanina!
    fast and chaotic
    Their game is like a whirlwind! It's chaotic!
    Ang laro nila, parang buhawi! Ang gulo!
    sudden and unexpected
    There was a whirlwind in our earnings, sales suddenly dropped!
    Nagkaroon ng buhawi sa kita namin, biglang bumagsak ang sales!