Kuryente (en. Electricity)

ku-ryen-te

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of energy used to provide light, heat, and power to appliances.
Electricity is essential in modern homes.
Ang kuryente ay mahalaga sa mga modernong tahanan.
Flow of electrons in a conductor.
Electricity carries energy from the power plant to homes.
Ang kuryente ay nagdadala ng enerhiya mula sa power plant patungo sa mga tahanan.
A system for distributing energy to consumers.
Electricity is managed by utility companies.
Ang kuryente ay pinamamahalaan ng mga kompanya ng utility.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'corriente' meaning flow.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be supplied with electricity
to resolve the issue with electricity supply or to pass on the electricity service.
mabigyan ng kuryente

Related Words

solar electricity
A type of electricity that comes from renewable sources like solar and wind.
kuryenteng pang-ambon
transformer
A device that raises or lowers the voltage of electricity.
transformer

Slang Meanings

Crazy or out of one's mind
He's acting like electricity now, saying all sorts of nonsense.
Parang kuryente na siya ngayon, walang katinuan sa pinagsasabi.
Fast and full of energy
Wow, your energy is electric! You make decisions so quickly.
Grabe, ang kuryente ng dating mo! Ang bilis mo makapag-decide.
Excited or inspired
He's smiling, looks like he's electric about his new project!
Nakangiti siya, mukhang kuryente siya sa sa kanyang bagong project!