Magkatubig (en. Water-related)

mag-ka-tu-big

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Contains or relates to water.
The water-related soil became soft after the rain.
Ang magkatubig na lupa ay naging malambot pagkatapos ng ulan.
Connecting to things that have water.
Water-related organisms can be found in the river.
Ang magkatubig na mga organismo ay mahahanap sa ilog.

Etymology

Composed of 'mag-' and 'katubig', meaning related to water.

Common Phrases and Expressions

waterlogged land
Land with excessive water.
magkatubig na lupa
water-dependent organisms
Organisms that live or rely on water.
magkatubig na organismo

Related Words

water body
An area or place with a lot of water, like a river or lake.
katubigan
water
A liquid essential to all life.
tubig

Slang Meanings

relatives who share the same ancestors or lineage
You're my blood relative, that's why we have the same surname.
Kapatid kita ng magkatubig, kaya't magkapareho ang ating apelyido.
people who are close or friends
We're so close, it's like we're blood even though we're not.
Sobrang close na kami, parang magkatubig na kami kahit hindi naman.