Pampatighaw (en. Thirst-quencher)

pahm-pah-tee-ghaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An item used to relieve thirst.
Water is a thirst-quencher for us when we are really thirsty.
Ang tubig ay isang pampatighaw sa atin kapag tayo ay uhaw na uhaw.
Any drink that can provide relief from thirst.
Juice is a nice thirst-quencher on hot days.
Ang juice ay isang magandang pampatighaw sa mga mainit na araw.
Foods or drinks that have the ability to quench thirst.
Fruits like watermelon are great thirst-quencher.
Ang mga prutas tulad ng pakwan ay mahusay na pampatighaw.

Etymology

Originated from the word 'patighaw' meaning 'to relieve thirst' with the prefix 'pang-' indicating it is something used.

Common Phrases and Expressions

thirst-quencher
an item that alleviates thirst
pampatighaw ng uhaw

Related Words

relief
The process of relieving thirst.
patighaw
drink
Liquids that are taken into the mouth to swallow.
inumin

Slang Meanings

thirst quencher
I ordered cold water to quench the heat.
Nag-order ako ng malamig na tubig para pampatighaw sa init.
fatigue reliever
The training was tough, but that cold drink was a relief from fatigue.
Sobrang hirap ng training, pero yung malamig na inumin ang pampatighaw sa pagod.
heat reducer
I need ice cream to cool off from the heat outside.
Kailangan ko ng ice cream para pampatighaw sa init sa labas.