Kabugaan (en. Torrential downpour)
ka-bu-ga-an
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A heavy rain that causes a large amount of water.
The downpour caused floods throughout the town.
Ang kabugaan ay nagdulot ng pagbaha sa buong bayan.
Expression of heavy rain in a short period.
We felt the downpour before we could enter the house.
Naramdaman namin ang kabugaan bago kami makapasok sa bahay.
An explosion of rain that is stronger than usual.
Farmers are depending on the downpour for their crops.
Ang mga magsasaka ay umaasa sa kabugaan para sa kanilang mga pananim.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'buga' which means rain or accumulation.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the downpour has arrived
The arrival of heavy rain.
dumating ang kabugaan
Related Words
downpour
A message of heavy rain.
buhos
rain
A lower form of water droplets from clouds.
ulan
Slang Meanings
Kabugaan (bragging) - boastful or annoying
Mark's bragging is irritating; he always shows off about his achievements.
Ang kabugaan ni Mark ay nakakairita, lagi na lang siyang nagmamayabang sa mga achievements niya.
Kabugaan (high-maintenance) - difficult to deal with
My girlfriend is high-maintenance when she needs everything to be perfect.
Yung girlfriend ko, kabugaan kapag kailangan niyang lahat perfect.