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    Lakingtubig (en. Waterway)

    la-king-tu-big

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A form of water that flows or stands, such as a river or lake.
    The waterway in our village is full of fish.
    Ang lakingtubig sa aming barangay ay puno ng mga isda.
    A large body of water used as a passage for boats.
    That waterway is important for fishermen.
    Ang lakingtubig na iyon ay mahalaga sa mga mangingisda.
    A natural channel of water.
    The waterways in the mountains are great for tourists.
    Ang mga lakingtubig sa bundok ay mainam para sa mga turista.

    Etymology

    Composed of the words 'size' and 'water'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    by the waterway
    beside or near a large body of water.
    sa lakingtubig

    Related Words

    river
    A form of waterway that flows.
    ilog
    lake
    A standing body of water.
    lawa

    Slang Meanings

    from the province or countryside
    I grew up in the countryside, so I'm used to harvesting vegetables.
    Laking tubig ako, kaya sanay akong mag-ani ng mga gulay.
    someone who is unsophisticated or naive
    He might just be from the countryside, that's why he acts like that.
    Baka laking tubig lang siya, kaya ganyan ang ugali.
    a person who is not used to city life
    He's really from the countryside; he's not used to the noise of the city.
    Laking tubig talaga siya, di pa siya sanay sa ingay ng syudad.