Igos (en. Winnowing)

/ɪɡɔs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of separating grains from husks or chaff.
Farmers use winnowing to facilitate their harvest.
Ang mga magsasaka ay gumagamit ng igos upang mapadali ang kanilang ani.
The field of agriculture that emphasizes the proper harvesting.
Winnowing is important to ensure high quality of the harvest.
Ang igos ay mahalaga sa pagtiyak ng mataas na kalidad ng ani.

Etymology

From the word 'isa' meaning 'one thing taken from goodness'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Winnow the grains.
You should separate the grains from their husks.
Mag-igos ka ng mga butil.

Related Words

harvest
The process of gathering crops.
ani
grain
Small pieces of food such as rice or corn.
butil

Slang Meanings

The effort or hardship for something.
Wow, I'm really putting in the effort to finish my assignments so I can relax this weekend!
Grabe, igos ko na ang mga assignments ko para makapag-relax ako sa weekend!
Concern or distress for someone else.
I worry for my sibling because they're struggling in school.
Igos ko para sa kapatid ko kasi nahihirapan siya sa school.
Striving not to lose in a fight.
We must give our all to win the competition!
Dapat igos natin ang lahat para manalo sa competition!