Kanal (en. Channel)
/ka.nal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An artificial waterway used for irrigation or transporting water from one place to another.
This canal supplies water to the surrounding fields.
Ang kanal na ito ay nagbibigay ng tubig sa mga bukirin sa paligid.
A man-made watercourse commonly used in construction projects.
The canals in the city serve as conduits for liquids to flow.
Ang mga kanal sa lungsod ay tulay para sa mga likido na dumaan.
A line or space allocated for information or communication, such as media.
This channel provides information about the news.
Ang kanal na ito ay nagbibigay ng impormasyon tungkol sa mga balita.
Etymology
Derived from the French word 'canal' meaning waterway.
Common Phrases and Expressions
communication channel
A means or conduit for conveying information.
kanal ng komunikasyon
water canal
A canal used to manage the flow of water.
kanal sa tubig
Related Words
irrigation
A process of channeling water to land to improve crop yield.
irigasyon
water
A liquid essential for all forms of life.
tubig
Slang Meanings
Nonsense or craziness
That's nothing, it's just 'kanal'!
Wala yun, 'kanal' lang 'yan!
Too shallow or useless
You shouldn't take that seriously, it's just 'kanal'!
Hindi mo yan dapat seryosohin, 'kanal' lang 'yan!
A waste of time
Their conversation is just all 'kanal'.
Yung usapan nila, puro 'kanal' lang.