Pagkaulian (en. Flood)
/paɡ.kau.li.an/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The presence of excess water that inundates or overflows lands.
The flooding in the town caused significant damage to properties.
Ang pagkaulian sa bayan ay nagdulot ng malaking pinsala sa mga ari-arian.
Flooding that poses risks to people and animals.
Due to heavy rain, this resulted in flooding that put residents at risk.
Dahil sa malakas na ulan, nagresulta ito sa pagkaulian na naglagay sa mga residente sa panganib.
The process or situation where water reaches high levels causing disruption.
The flooding in the rivers caused travel disruptions throughout the region.
Ang pagkaulian sa mga ilog ay nagdulot ng travel disruptions sa buong rehiyon.
Etymology
from the root word 'ulian' meaning rush or spread.
Common Phrases and Expressions
flooding in the town
Overflow of water in a place causing flooding-related problems.
pagkaulian sa bayan
Related Words
flood
Root word meaning influx of water.
ulian
Slang Meanings
trial
No one else can deal with this trial, so just keep fighting!
Wala nang ibang makakakuha sa pagkaulian na 'to, kaya laban lang!
difficult situation
Wow, this difficult situation is tough, I don't know what to do anymore.
Grabe, ang hirap ng pagkaulian na 'to, di ko na alam kung anong gagawin.
crisis
We're in a crisis, we need a quick solution.
Nasa pagkaulian tayo, kailangan ng mabilis na solusyon.