Lanaw (en. Lake)
la-naw
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A large body of water surrounded by land.
The lake in the town is filled with fish.
Ang lanaw sa bayan ay puno ng isda.
A body of water that usually has no outlet to other bodies of water.
The lake where we camped was serene and quiet.
Ang lanaw kung saan kami nagkamping ay tahimik at tahimik.
A relatively deeper water body compared to others.
Boats sail on the lake during the summer.
May mga bangka na naglalayag sa lanaw tuwing tag-init.
Common Phrases and Expressions
by the lake
refers to a location near a lake.
sa tabi ng lanaw
Related Words
water
A liquid essential for life and sustenance.
tubig
river
A flowing body of water that is typically smaller than a lake.
ilog
Slang Meanings
super relaxing
The lake here is so nice to hang out by!
Ang lanaw dito, ang sarap tumambay!
meeting place
Let’s just meet by the lake.
Dito na lang tayo sa lanaw magmeet.