Matubig (en. Watery)
/maˈtu.bɪg/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Rich or full of water.
The river is watery after the heavy rain.
Ang ilog ay matubig matapos ang malakas na ulan.
Pertaining to water or liquid.
The soup became watery due to excess water.
Ang sabaw ay naging matubig dahil sa labis na tubig.
Etymology
From the root 'tubig' meaning liquid that sustains life.
Common Phrases and Expressions
watery eyes
Eyes that are full of tears or seem to be crying.
matubig na mata
Related Words
water
The liquid that gives life to organisms.
tubig
thick
A type of liquid that is not watery or has many contents.
malapot
Slang Meanings
under the influence of alcohol
I was tipsy when I answered her like that.
Matubig na ako nung sinagot ko siya ng ganoon.
wet or slippery
Be careful, that road is wet!
Nag-ingat ka, matubig 'yang daan!
emotional or sad
You seem down today, what's the problem?
Parang matubig ka ngayon, anong problema?