Pampatubig (en. Irrigation)

pam-pa-tu-big

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object or system used to bring water to crops.
Irrigation is essential in farming during the summer.
Ang pampatubig ay mahalaga sa pagsasaka sa panahon ng tag-init.
Method of transporting water from a source to land that needs it.
Many types of irrigation are used in farms.
Maraming uri ng pampatubig ang ginagamit sa mga sakahan.
Equipment used to maintain adequate water in crops.
New irrigation technologies help increase yields.
Ang mga bagong teknolohiya sa pampatubig ay nakakatulong sa pagtaas ng ani.

Etymology

Origin: 'pampatubig' from the root word 'tubig' with an affix.

Common Phrases and Expressions

irrigation system
A system of pipes and wells that bring water to crops.
pampatubig na sistema
nutrient-rich irrigation
Irrigation designed to maintain soil nutrition.
masustansyang pampatubig

Related Words

water
The liquid essential for life and used in irrigation.
tubig
yield
The produce of crops resulting from proper irrigation.
ani

Slang Meanings

Drinking session
Let's all join in the drinking session later, it's just for hydration.
Sama-sama tayo sa inuman mamaya, pampatubig lang yan eh.
Cooler
We need to hydrate so we won't feel hot under the sun.
Kailangan natin ng pampatubig para hindi tayo mainit sa araw.
For the squad
When it comes to the squad, that's hydration for the battles.
Kung tropa ang usapan, pampatubig na yan sa laban-laban.