Garsa (en. Mud)

/ˈgarsä/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A material formed from a mixture of soil, water, and other components.
The mud is used in building houses and other structures.
Ang garsa ay ginagamit sa paggawa ng mga bahay at iba pang estruktura.
Soil with a high level of moisture.
After the rain, the mud created a slippery condition on the road.
Matapos ang ulan, ang garsa ay nagbigay ng masikip na lagay sa kalsada.
Material that sticks to feet or shoes when wet.
The mud easily clung to my legs while walking in the field.
Ang garsa ay madaling kumapit sa aking mga binti habang naglalakad sa bukirin.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

originating from mud
something that has its origins or arose from a difficult situation
nagmumula sa garsa

Related Words

slime
The saturated soil or mud that is softer and more slippery.
putik
soil
A natural material that makes up the surface of the earth.
lupa

Slang Meanings

Super happiness or excitement.
When I found out I won the raffle, wow, I was so garsa!
Nung nalaman kong nanalo ako ng raffle, grabe, garsa ang saya ko!
That's enough, too much already.
That's garsa, don't overdo it.
Garsa na 'yan, 'wag nang magpaka-abala ng sobra.