Guhonglupa (en. Eroded soil)

gu-hong-lu-pa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of land that has been destroyed or decomposed due to natural processes such as rain or wind.
The soil erosion in the area was caused by heavy rainfall.
Ang guhonglupa sa lugar ay nagresulta mula sa matinding pag-ulan.
Condition of soil where the upper portion has been eroded or lost.
Soil erosion can pose risks to those living at the foot of the mountain.
Ang guhonglupa ay maaaring magdulot ng panganib sa mga nakatira sa paanan ng bundok.

Etymology

It comes from the words 'guhong' meaning 'eroded' and 'lupa' meaning 'earth' or 'land'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

eroded soil
land that has been destroyed or depleted due to erosion
guhong lupa

Related Words

erosion
The process of removing soil or material from one place.
erojyon
soil
The material that makes up the surface of the earth, where plants grow.
lupa

Slang Meanings

Messy or dirty in appearance.
There are a lot of messy spots in the school, we really need to clean up.
Ang dami ng mga guhonglupa sa paaralan, kailangan talagang linisin.
Lying down or sleeping without caring about the surroundings.
I'm so tired that I'm just sprawled out on the couch.
Sobrang pagod na ako kaya guhonglupa na ako sa couch.
Lazy or without the will to do things.
I can't get up, I'm just really enjoying being lazy here.
Di ako makabangon, ang saya saya ko lang guhonglupa dito.