Pangwisik (en. Sprinkler)

pang-wi-sik

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A device used to sprinkle water or other liquids.
He used a sprinkler to water the plants in his garden.
Gumamit siya ng pangwisik upang diligan ang mga halaman sa kanyang hardin.
A type of device that releases liquid by spraying.
The sprinkler is important in irrigation systems.
Ang pangwisik ay mahalaga sa mga sistema ng irigasyon.
A device used in manufacturing or landscaping for watering.
A sprinkler is needed for maintaining the right amount of water in gardens.
Kailangan ng pangwisik sa pagpapanatili ng tamang dami ng tubig sa mga taniman.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'wisik' meaning to sprinkle or pour.

Common Phrases and Expressions

use a sprinkler
to irrigate using a sprinkler
gumamit ng pangwisik

Related Words

water
the act of putting water on plants.
diligan
irrigation
a system for watering crops.
irigasyon

Slang Meanings

spraying water for cooling or rejuvenating
Of course, that's just for spraying to stay fresh while under the sun.
Siyempre naman, pangwisik lang yan para fresh lagi habang nasa araw.
injecting conditions or the right knowledge into a situation
For my insight, your tips are just for adding a sprinkle.
Para sa insight ko, pangwisik lang ang mga tips na ibinibigay mo.
a simple or quick solution to a problem
Don't worry, that's just a quick fix, easy to solve.
Wag kang mag-alala, pangwisik lang yan, madali lang ayusin.