Maapawan (en. Overpass)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of water overflowing from one place.
During summer, the water reservoirs may overflow by pouring.
Kapag tag-init, ang mga imbakan ng tubig ay maapawan sa pamamagitan ng pagbuhos.
adjective
Indicates that something can be overflowed or overrun.
The river can overflow during heavy rain.
Ang ilog ay maapawan sa panahon ng malakas na ulan.
Etymology
The word 'maapawan' originates from the root word 'apaw' which means to overflow.
Common Phrases and Expressions
overflowed with water
filled with water or overflowing
maapawan ng tubig
Related Words
spill
The word 'spill' refers to the boundary of a liquid rising.
apaw
Slang Meanings
Kind and forgiving
I hope you can be forgiving like that, even after being hurt.
Sana ganun ka maging maapawan, kahit nasaktan ka na.
Shows compassion
Wow, he's really compassionate towards his siblings, always helping them out.
Grabe, sobrang maapawan siya sa mga kapatid niya, lagi silang tinutulungan.