Graben (en. Trench)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A deep ditch or channel in the ground.
The workers carved a trench for the new project.
Ang mga manggagawa ay nag-ukit ng graben para sa bagong proyekto.
A geological formation where a part is lowered compared to the surrounding area.
The graben is an important part of the area's geology.
Ang graben ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng heolohiya ng lugar.
A type of channel used in agricultural practices.
The trench is used for irrigating crops.
Ginagamit ang graben para sa irigasyon ng mga tanim.
Etymology
German word
Common Phrases and Expressions
trench of fire
A deep ditch that is a source of fire or smoke.
graben ng apoy
trench in the ground
A deep ditch or excavation on the surface of the earth.
graben sa lupa
Related Words
dig
A general term for any kind of removal of earth or creating space in the ground.
hukay
farming
The process of cultivating land for crops.
pagsasaka
Slang Meanings
So intense or extreme.
The concert last night was so intense, it was so much fun!
Graben yung concert kagabi, ang saya!
That's enough, it's too much.
This is too much, it's becoming such a drama now.
Graben na 'to, parang nagiging sobrang drama na.
So scandalous or eye-catching.
Your outfit is so eye-catching, it's so flashy!
Graben naman yung outfit mo, ang flashy!