Maykabal (en. Flood)

/maɪˈkɑbəl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition of excessive flooding or overflow of water in an area.
After the heavy rain, there was flooding in the town.
Matapos ang malakas na ulan, nagkaroon ng maykabal sa bayan.
Situations where liquids reach excessive levels.
The flooding of the rivers caused damage to the bridges.
Ang maykabal ng mga ilog ay nagdulot ng pagkasira ng mga tulay.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'kabal' meaning flood or excessive amount.

Common Phrases and Expressions

flood of water
Formation of excessive amounts of water in an area.
maykabal ng tubig
flooding in residences
Flood in homes caused by excessive water.
maykabal sa kabahayan

Related Words

flood
Common situation of excessive overflow of water from its channels.
baha

Slang Meanings

Ugly or not beautiful
Wow, that outfit is so maykabal.
Grabe, ang maykabal ng suot niyan.
Not a good attitude or behavior
I hope you lose that maykabal attitude of yours.
Sana mawala na 'yang maykabal na attitude mo.
Completely worthless
Oh man, this subject is so maykabal.
Ay naku, sobrang maykabal ng subject na 'to.