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    Kanawin (en. Drain)

    /ka.na.win/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A form of water flowing in a container.
    The drain next to the house is filled with clean water.
    Ang kanawin sa tabi ng bahay ay puno ng malinis na tubig.
    Method of water flowing from one place to another.
    The river's drain is essential for irrigation.
    Ang kanawin ng ilog ay mahalaga para sa irigasyon.
    System of pipes and other apparatus for the flow of water.
    The house's drainage should be cleaned annually.
    Ang kanawin ng bahay ay kailangang linisin taun-taon.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'kawa' which means 'bamboo' or 'flow of water'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    water drainage
    Place where water flows or drains.
    kanawin ng tubig
    your drain
    Referring to your drainage system.
    iyong kanawin

    Related Words

    channel
    A passage of water usually underground.
    kanal

    Slang Meanings

    traffic jam
    Wow, the kanawin at the corner is so thick, it's like you can't get through!
    Grabe, ang siksik ng kanawin sa kanto, parang di na makadaan!
    crowded place
    The kanawin at the concert is so packed, you can't even get close to the stage!
    Ang kanawin sa concert, hindi na nga makalapit sa stage!
    traffic congestion
    It was so kanawin on the road earlier that I got late for the meeting.
    Sobrang kanawin sa daan kanina, kaya nahuli ako sa meeting.