Guham (en. Cavern)

ɡu.ham

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A natural cavity or hole underground that is often found in mountains.
The explorers entered the cave to discover the hidden ice.
Ang mga explorers ay pumasok sa guham upang matuklasan ang mga nakatagong mga yelo.
A large cavernous space usually filled with water or other liquid.
We have a lake inside the cave that runs underground.
May roon tayong lawa sa loob ng guham na tumatakbo sa ilalim ng lupa.
A place with high walls and a dark atmosphere.
The cave seems to be shrouded in mystery at night.
Ang guham ay tila nababalot ng misteryo sa oras ng gabi.

Etymology

From the root word 'guhit'

Common Phrases and Expressions

enter the cave
go inside the cave or cavernous space.
pumasok sa guham

Related Words

line
The line or mark used to create images.
guhit
sand
Small particles of earth often found on the beach and inside caves.
buhangin

Slang Meanings

Cheated
I was totally guham in the exam, suddenly there was a question I didn't expect.
Parang guham ako sa exam, bigla na lang yung tanong na nandun hindi ko inasahan.
Embarrassed
I was so guham when I found out I answered wrong in front of everyone.
Sobra akong guham nang malaman ko na mali pala yung sinagot ko sa harap ng lahat.
Failed
My plan was great, but in the end, I still guham.
Ang ganda ng plano ko, pero sa huli nag-guham din ako.