Iskuwater (en. Scooter)
/is-ku-water/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of vehicle used on water, often with two wheels seated and designed to operate on the surface of the water.
We rode a scooter on the sea last week.
Nagmaneho kami ng iskwater sa dagat noong nakaraang linggo.
A common recreational or sport activity that uses a vehicle for quick movement on water.
The scooter is a fun activity in the summer.
Ang iskwater ay isang masayang aktibidad sa tag-init.
Etymology
Derived from the English words 'scooter' and 'water'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to ride a water scooter
to ride a water scooter
sumakay ng iskwater
to rent a water scooter
to rent a water scooter
nag-rent ng iskwater
Related Words
jetski
A faster type of water scooter with higher power.
jetski
surfing
A type of water activity that uses a board to ride waves.
pagsisurf
Slang Meanings
Squatter like someone who is struggling in life
The squatters always fight in the corner over the land.
Laging nag-aaway yung mga iskuwater sa kanto dahil sa lupa.
Squatter with no permanent residence
He just squatted beside the creek because he had nowhere else to go.
Nag-iskuwater na lang siya sa tabi ng estero kasi wala na siyang ibang mapuntahan.
Lifestyle that seems carefree
The squatter life, just chill no matter what happens.
Ang iskuwater na buhay, chill lang kahit anong mangyari.