Pagkauhaw (en. Thirst)

pag-kau-haw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of wanting water or the depletion of water in the body.
I felt thirsty after exercising.
Naramdaman ko ang pagkauhaw matapos mag-ehersisyo.
A condition that indicates a lack of fluid in the body.
Thirst may indicate dehydration.
Ang pagkauhaw ay maaaring magpahiwatig ng dehydration.
The feeling caused by the need for water.
After a long walk, I felt an intense thirst.
Pagkatapos ng mahabang lakad, nagkaroon ako ng matinding pagkauhaw.

Etymology

From the root word 'kauhaw' meaning thirst or dryness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

thirst for water
The desire for drinking water during times of thirst.
pagkauhaw sa tubig
bearing thirst
Carrying thirst or intensity of the desire to drink.
tangan ang pagkauhaw

Related Words

dehydration
The state of concern over lack of water.
katayan
drink
Any liquid that can be consumed, especially if it provides a feeling of satisfaction.
inumin

Slang Meanings

Super thirsty
Wow, I'm super thirsty from the heat of the sun!
Grabe, uhaw na uhaw na ako sa init ng araw!
Dry as a desert
I feel like I'm dry as a desert, I need water now!
Parang tagtuyot na ako, kailangan ko na ng tubig!
Extremely thirsty
I'm extremely thirsty, I can't take it anymore!
Sobrang uhaw na ako, di ko na kaya!