Palangan (en. Irrigation)
/pa.lá.ŋan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An irrigation system used in farming.
The irrigation is important for the development of crops.
Ang palangan ay mahalaga sa pag-unlad ng mga taniman.
Equipment used to deliver water from a source to the land.
The irrigation consists of pipes and channels.
Ang palangan ay binubuo ng mga tubo at kanal.
The process of bringing water to the land to enhance plant growth.
Proper irrigation yields abundant harvests.
Ang wastong palangan ay nagbibigay ng masaganang ani.
Etymology
From the word 'palang,' meaning irrigation.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Irrigation system
Structure used for control and distribution of water.
Sistema ng palangan
Good irrigation
Effective watering system that ensures adequate water for crops.
Mabuting palangan
Related Words
irrigation
A systematic way to supply water to the land.
patubig
channel
A dug-out area to channel water.
kanal
Slang Meanings
Basin used for washing or doing laundry.
Can I borrow the basin? I need to wash my clothes.
Pahiram nga ng palangan, kailangan kong maglaba ng damit.
A slang expression that uses 'palangan' to refer to tight spaces.
What a tight basin, it's so cramped in here on the bus!
Santong palangan, ang sikip dito sa loob ng bus!