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    Kalawag (en. Floodplain)

    /kaˈlawag/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A land that is often flooded or traversed by water during floods.
    The floodplain beside the river is filled with plants.
    Ang kalawag sa tabi ng ilog ay puno ng mga halaman.
    Land that has a lower elevation compared to the surrounding areas.
    They decided to build a house in the floodplain because of the beautiful view.
    Nagpasya silang magtayo ng tahanan sa kalawag dahil maganda ang tanawin.
    A type of ecosystem that loves sandy plants and water.
    Many birds flock to the floodplain every morning.
    Maraming mga ibon ang umiikot sa kalawag tuwing umaga.

    Etymology

    Originated from the word 'lawag' meaning bright or open.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    floodplain of the river
    The area frequently inundated by water from the river.
    kalawag ng ilog

    Related Words

    flood
    The condition of excessive water covering the land.
    baha
    below
    The part or area that is underneath something.
    ilalim

    Slang Meanings

    thing that is broken or not working properly
    Your cellphone is like a kalawag, it keeps crashing.
    Yung cellphone mo, para na siyang kalawag, palaging nagka-crash.
    person who is unruly or hard to control
    That friend of yours is a kalawag, always up to some mischief.
    Yung ka-barkada mo, kalawag yan, laging may kalokohan.
    a mix of things that do not get along
    Their relationship is a kalawag, they are always fighting.
    Yung relasyon nila, kalawag na, lagi nag-aaway.