Obalo (en. Taper)

o-ba-lo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of spring or river carrying water.
The well next to the mountain becomes a favorite water source for animals.
Ang obalo sa tabi ng bundok ay nagiging paboritong pagkatubigan ng mga hayop.
A type of water wave that returns from the shore.
The wave brings small stones from the shore.
Ang obalo ay nagdadala ng maliliit na bato mula sa dalampasigan.

Etymology

A term from Indigenous Philippine languages.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Well of life
Refers to the beauty and richness of a place as a source of life.
Obalo ng buhay

Related Words

water
Forms types of wells such as springs and rivers.
tubig
nature
The remnants of a well are part of nature.
kalikasan

Slang Meanings

happy laughter or extreme joy
We were so happy earlier, there was so much obalo!
Ang saya-saya natin kanina, ang daming obalo!
party or joyous gathering
Let's organize an obalo at home, come on!
Mag-organize tayo ng obalo sa bahay, tara!
butterflies in the stomach or cute situation
Wow, I have such obalo because of what he said!
Grabe, obalo ako sa mga pinagsasabi niya!