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    Lalawa (en. Widespread)

    /laˈla.wa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The liquid form that constitutes bodies of water.
    The lake has clear widespread water.
    Ang lawa ay may lalawa na tubig na malinaw.
    A condition where something flows or bubbles in nature.
    The water from the waterfall spreads around.
    Ang tubig mula sa talon ay naglalawa sa paligid.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'lawa'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    water pooling on land
    The accumulation of water on the surface of the ground, usually in low areas.
    lalawa ng lupa

    Related Words

    flooded
    An adjective describing the abundance of water.
    madalaw

    Slang Meanings

    the situation has become chaotic or complicated
    It seems like our conversation is getting messy, it doesn't make sense anymore.
    Parang lalawa na ang usapan natin, wala nang katuturan.
    transformed or changed the state of something
    I'm getting overwhelmed at work, the deadlines just don't stop.
    Lalawa na ako sa trabaho, walang tigil ang mga deadline.
    the conversation became emotionally charged or full of feelings
    When we talked about him, we were all teary-eyed with emotion.
    Nung nag-usap kami tungkol sa kanya, lalawa lahat kami sa emosyon.