Lungangi (en. Drain)

/luŋˈɡaŋi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of hole or passage for liquid.

The drainage system ensures the smooth flow of water.

Ang lungangi ng sistema ng tubig ay nagsisiguro ng maayos na daloy ng tubig.

A place where excess water or liquid is discharged.

There is a drain beside the house for the falling rain.

May lungangi sa tabi ng bahay para sa mga bumabagsak na ulan.

verb

The action of removing or letting water leave a place.

We need to drain the lake for cleaner water.

Kailangan nating lungangi ang lawa para sa mas malinis na tubig.

drain the water

Prevent water accumulation.

lungagin ang tubig

drainage

The process of creating or making a drain.

panglungag

Worthless or not important.

That problem is just lungangi, don't pay attention to it.

Lungangi lang yung problema na yun, huwag mo nang bigyan ng pansin.

Sometimes used as an adjective for people who are into trivial things.

Why are you hanging out with the lungangi?

Bakit ka nakikisama sa mga lungangi?

Refers to things that aren't serious.

Don't even think about that, it's just lungangi.

Huwag mo nang isipin yun, lungangi lang yan.