Niyebe (en. Snow)

ni-ye-be

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of frozen water that falls from clouds.
In the western part of the country, we often see snow during winter.
Sa kanlurang bahagi ng bansa, madalas tayong makakita ng niyebe tuwing taglamig.
Small ice crystals that make up snow.
Snow is formed from small ice crystals that accumulate.
Ang niyebe ay nabubuo mula sa mga maliliit na kristal ng yelo na nag-iipon.
Weather condition characterized by the falling of snow.
Be careful driving while there is snow on the road.
Mag-ingat sa pagmamaneho habang may niyebe sa kalsada.

Etymology

Originated from the Spanish 'nieve' meaning 'snow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Snow in winter
Refers to the time when snow falls.
Niyebe sa taglamig

Related Words

snowy ice
A combination of snow and ice that creates a colder temperature.
niyebeng yelo

Slang Meanings

Going through something unusual
It feels like snow with my problems, it’s so heavy.
Parang niyebe ang nararamdaman ko sa problema ko, sobrang bigat.
Hard-hearted
He has such a hard snow demeanor, he isn’t affected by the criticisms.
Sobrang niyebe ang dating niya, hindi siya natitinag sa mga batikos.
Rare situation
That happened, like snow in the Philippines, it's so rare.
Nangyari yun, parang niyebe sa Pilipinas, sobrang bihira.