Pagdurubdob (en. Deluge)

pag-du-rub-dob

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sudden downpour or flow of water.
The deluge of rain caused significant flooding in the town.
Ang pagdurubdob ng ulan ay nagdala ng maraming baha sa bayan.
A wide and abundant rainfall.
Farmers are hoping for the deluge to revive their crops.
Ang mga magsasaka ay umaasa sa pagdurubdob upang buhayin ang kanilang mga pananim.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'rubdob' meaning rain or cloud covering.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the sky is pouring
The sky is going to rain heavily.
nagdurubdob ang langit

Related Words

pour
The fast and abundant flow of water.
buhos
rain
The falling or flowing of water from clouds.
ulan

Slang Meanings

about love or understanding
Our connection is so deep, it's like we can never be apart!
Sobrang pagdurubdob natin, parang hindi na tayo magkakahiwalay!
grudge or anger
He carried a grudge against his friend because of a misunderstanding.
Nagpagdurubdob siya sa kanyang kaibigan dahil sa hindi pagkakaintindihan.
deep thinking or contemplation
I'm in deep contemplation about my life decisions.
Nasa pagdurubdob ako sa mga desisyon sa buhay ko.