Laguna (en. Lake)

/laˈɡuna/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A standing body of water that does not flow.
Laguna de Bay is the largest lake in the Philippines.
Ang Laguna de Bay ay ang pinakamalaking lawa sa Pilipinas.
A place where water is surrounded by land.
Many tourists visit the lagoon in the plateau.
Maraming mga turista ang bumisita sa laguna sa Kapatagan.
The general term for a system of non-flowing bodies of water.
In lagoons, different types of animals are often found.
Sa mga laguna, madalas na makikita ang iba't ibang uri ng hayop.

Etymology

Related to the Spanish word 'laguna' meaning lake or a body of water isolated from the sea.

Common Phrases and Expressions

water lagoon
A part of water that is still or flat.
laguna ng tubig

Related Words

lake
A large body of water that is bigger than a river.
lawa

Slang Meanings

A reference to unnoticed events in life.
That scene earlier was like a laguna in my life!
Ang galing ng eksena kanina, parang laguna lang sa buhay ko yun!
Sadness or depression that isn't very apparent.
I saw her gloomy, it's like there was a laguna in her eyes.
Nakita ko siyang nalulumbay, parang may laguna sa mga mata niya.