Habagat (en. Southwest monsoon)

/ha.ba.gat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The wind that blows from the southwest, usually experienced in the Philippines during summer.

The southwest monsoon has arrived, bringing heavy rain.

Dumating na ang habagat at nagdala ito ng malakas na ulan.

A season of the year when the southwest monsoon becomes dominant in the climate.

During the southwest monsoon season, low-lying areas often experience flooding.

Sa panahon ng habagat, madalas ay bumabaha sa mga mabababang lugar.

Often brings storms and heavy rainfall.

The southwest monsoon brought bad weather to our region.

Ang habagat ay nagdala ng masamang panahon sa ating rehiyon.

Derived from the Spanish word 'habagat' meaning southwest wind or monsoon wind.

southwest and northeast monsoon

Combination of two different winds that affect the climate of the Philippines.

habagat at amihan

northeast monsoon

Wind that blows from the northeast, bringing dry and cool weather.

amihan

storm

Strong storm brought by the southwest monsoon that causes flooding and damage.

bagyo

pleasant wind even if wet

Let's go outside, even with habagat, the wind is still enjoyable!

Lakad tayo sa labas, kahit habagat, enjoy pa rin sa hangin!

season of heavy rain

I hope the habagat doesn't hit our town too hard, it's dangerous!

Sana hindi laki ng habagat ang dumaan sa ating bayan, delikado!

downpour of rain

Perfect habagat, the rain is in sight!

Tamang tama ang habagat, abot-tanaw ang ulan!