Igiban (en. Water source)

/iˈgiban/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or position where water is obtained.
The water source in our barangay is always full.
Ang igiban sa aming barangay ay palaging puno ng tubig.
A structure used to draw water from the ground.
They bought a new water source for easier water fetching.
Bumili sila ng bagong igiban upang mas madali ang pagkuha ng tubig.

Etymology

From the word 'igib' meaning 'to gather water from a well or another source'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

water source
A place where water is drawn.
igiban ng tubig
to draw water
To perform the action of fetching water from a source.
umigib

Related Words

to draw water
The action of fetching water from a water source.
igib

Slang Meanings

Even though I've lost, I'll still try to get back up.
Even though I've lost the game, I’ll keep trying.
Kahit natalo na ako sa laban, igiban pa rin ako.
Keep going in life, even when faced with challenges.
Don’t lose hope, just keep pushing in front of challenges.
Huwag kang mawalan ng pag-asa, igiban lang sa harap ng hamon.
Nothing can stop us, no matter what happens.
Whatever happens in life, we’ll keep going.
Kahit anong mangyari sa buhay, igiban lang tayo.