Kuweba (en. Cave)

kuwɛba

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A natural formation underground that usually has an entrance and may have a waterway.
Researchers discovered a large cave in the mountain.
Natagpuan ng mga mananaliksik ang isang malaking kuweba sa bundok.
A chamber or space created within the earth or stone.
The cave has become a home to various types of animals.
Ang kuweba ay naging tahanan ng maraming uri ng hayop.
A place of refuge or protection from danger or bad weather.
In case of a storm, people crowd into the cave for safety.
Sa kaso ng bagyo, ang mga tao ay nagsisiksikan sa kuweba bilang paligtas.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'cueva'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cave of waves
A cave formed by the erosion of water.
kuweba ng mga alon
entered the cave
To enter a dark or scary place.
pumasok sa kuweba

Related Words

cave-dweller
A term describing the process of cave formation or found around caves.
kuwebaang
silhouette
A shape or form that can be seen inside or around a cave.
silueta

Slang Meanings

gathering with friends in a chill spot
Do you want to hang out at my house later?
Gusto mo ba mag-kuweba sa bahay namin mamaya?
a place to escape or rest
I need to go and hide, I'm so busy.
Kailangan kong magpaka-kuweba, sobrang busy na.
a dark place like a secret hideout
Let's go to the cave, it's more chill there.
Doon tayo sa kuweba, parang mas chill dun.