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    Lupi (en. Swamp)

    loo-pee

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of lowland area usually filled with water.
    Under the tree, there is a small swamp full of shrubs.
    Sa ilalim ng puno ay may maliit na lupi na puno ng mga palumpong.
    An ecosystem unique to areas with low water flow.
    Many animals can be found in this swamp.
    Maraming mga hayop ang matatagpuan sa lupi na ito.
    A form of land that is usually difficult to traverse due to water.
    Due to the swamp, we lost our way.
    Dahil sa lupi, naligaw kami ng landas.

    Etymology

    This comes from the root word 'lupad' meaning 'to soar' or 'to fly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the swamp
    in a wet land or swampy area
    sa lupi

    Related Words

    soar
    the act of flying or rising in the air.
    lupad

    Slang Meanings

    bite or scratch
    Oh no, your bite on my arm hurts, it's like I'm being bitten!
    Naku, ang sakit ng lupi mo sa braso, parang may nakakagat!
    wound or bruise
    I have a wound on my knee, I was playing tag.
    May lupi ako sa tuhod, naglaro kasi ako ng habulan.
    painful spot
    Ouch, this painful spot has been here for a long time, it's still not gone!
    Ay, ang lupi nga nito matagal na, di pa ito nawawala!