Disyerto (en. Desert)
dee-syer-to
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A vast land that is often dry and lacks water.
The desert is full of sand dunes.
Ang disyerto ay punung-puno ng mga buhangin na bundok.
An area where there are few plants and animals due to harsh climate conditions.
The Sahara Desert is known for its extreme heat.
Ang Disyerto ng Sahara ay kilala sa matinding init nito.
A region that receives very little rainfall.
Deserts typically receive very little rain each year.
Ang mga disyerto ay karaniwang nakakakuha lamang ng kaunting ulan bawat taon.
Etymology
from Spanish 'desierto'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Sahara Desert
A famous desert in North Africa.
disyerto ng Sahara
drought in the desert
A condition where water is scarce in the desert.
tagtuyot sa disyerto
Related Words
oasis
A place in the desert where there is water and plant life.
oasis
drought
The condition of lack of water or rainfall.
tuyot
Slang Meanings
Dry place or lacking a lot of people
It's like a desert here in the village, there's no one around.
Parang disyerto dito sa village, walang tao.
No activity or boring
That party is a desert! Not a single person is enjoying.
Ang party na 'yan, disyerto! Wala ni isang tao na nag-eenjoy.