Igib (en. Draw water)
/iˈgib/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of obtaining water from a source.
We need to draw water from the well for our daily needs.
Kailangan naming mag-igib mula sa poso para sa aming pang-araw-araw na tubig.
An activity involving the drawing of water, often using a water drawing tool.
The children are playing while their parents are drawing water.
Ang mga bata ay naglalaro habang ang kanilang mga magulang ay nag-igib.
The activity of providing water for animals or watering plants.
Drawing water is essential for supplying water to our animals.
Mahalaga ang igib para sa pagtutustos ng tubig sa aming mga hayop.
Etymology
Ang salitang 'igib' ay nagmula sa Salitang Tagalog na may kahulugang 'pumiga ng tubig.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
draw water
to draw water from a source
mag-igib ng tubig
draw from the well
to draw water from a well
igib mula sa poso
Related Words
well
A type of water source where you can draw water.
poso
cistern
A container used for storing water from which it can be drawn.
balon
Slang Meanings
to fetch or get water
Go and fetch some water, I’m so thirsty!
Mag-igib ka na ng tubig, nauuuhaw na ako!
tired from fetching water
After fetching water, I’m so tired!
After mag-igib, sobrang pagod ko na!