Halubagat (en. Turbulence)

ha-lu-ba-gat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A condition of the air that causes turbulence in an aircraft or on water.

Due to turbulence, there was severe disruption in our flight.

Dahil sa halubagat, nagkaroon ng matinding pagkagambala sa aming paglipad.

The uneven flow of air resulting in movement of aircraft.

Pilots often compete to avoid turbulence in the air.

Madalas na nag-uunahan ang mga piloto sa pag-iwas sa halubagat sa ere.

derived from the word 'halub' meaning to combine and 'bagat' referring to wind.

turbulence of the wind

refers to the changing conditions of the wind that cause bumpy flight.

halubagat ng hangin

wind

Refers to air or something carried by the air; often used in meteorological context.

bagat

A troublesome or busy task

Our life is such a halubagat right now, so many things need to be finished!

Sobrang halubagat ng buhay natin ngayon, ang daming kailangan tapusin!

A multitude of problems or challenges

Oh no, it’s a halubagat of issues at school, so stressful!

Naku, halubagat na ang mga isyu sa school, napaka-stressful!