Gripo (en. Faucet)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A device used to control the flow of water from a pipe.
The faucet in the bathroom is leaking.
Ang gripo sa banyo ay tumutulo.
Each faucet has a valve to control the amount of water used.
You need to adjust the faucet for the correct water pressure.
Kailangan mong i-adjust ang gripo para sa tamang presyon ng tubig.
A component of a plumbing system that can be opened or closed.
The faucet is important in every home for easy water access.
Mahalaga ang gripo sa bawat tahanan para sa madaling pagkuha ng tubig.

Common Phrases and Expressions

water faucet
a device that controls the flow of water.
gripo ng tubig
closing the faucet
controlling or stopping the flow of water from the faucet.
pagsasara ng gripo

Related Words

water
The liquid that flows from the faucet.
tubig
plumbing
The water system that includes the faucet.
plumbing

Slang Meanings

Money or wealth (slang)
There's no cash flow here, so it's hard to earn.
Walang gripo dito, kaya hirap kumita.
A wealthy or abundant life (hinting at material things)
I wish everyone lived like you, with all the money!
Sana all, gripo ang buhay mo!
A lot of opportunities (flowing luck)
In situations like this, opportunities really flow in.
Sa mga ganitong sitwasyon, gripo talaga ang dumarating na oportunidad.