Dagatdagatan (en. Lagoon)

/ˈda.ɡat.da.ɡa.tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of body of water separated from the sea by hills or islands.

The lagoon near the town is full of exotic fish.

Ang dagatdagatan sa tabi ng bayan ay puno ng mga kakaibang isda.

A part of the sea that is shallower and often has more plants and marine life.

The lagoon is a shallow area where many sea plants can be found.

Ang dagatdagatan ay isang mababaw na lugar kung saan matatagpuan ang maraming halamang-dagat.

A place where the water connects to the sea but is not directly open to it.

There are vacationers who want to relax in the lagoon during summer.

May mga bakasyunista na gustong magpahinga sa dagatdagatan sa tag-init.

Composed of 'dagat' (sea) and 'dagatan' (place near the sea)

swimming in the lagoon

Swimming in a lagoon where the water is calm.

mag-swimming sa dagatdagatan

sea

A vast body of water that is deeper than the lagoon.

dagat

channel

A waterway that serves as a connection between the sea and lagoon.

daluyan

a nearby sea or water body

We went to the nearby water body to relax and have drinks.

Pumunta kami sa dagatdagatan para magpahinga at magtagay.

a fun place or a pride of the community

Our nearby water body is my favorite spot in town.

Ang dagatdagatan namin ay ang paborito kong spot sa bayan.

any place with water that you can hang out in

The vibe at the nearby water body is different, so people are always there.

Iba ang vibe sa dagatdagatan, kaya laging andun ang mga tao.