Sagapak (en. Catchment)

sə-gə-pak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A land area that collects rainwater flowing into a river or lake.

The catchment of the river is essential for the ecosystem of the area.

Ang sagapak ng ilog ay mahalaga para sa ekosistema ng lugar.

The active process of collecting rain and its flow.

The catchment is important for irrigation projects.

Ang sagapak ay importante para sa mga proyekto ng irigasyon.

Derived from the root word 'sagap' which means 'to catch' or 'to receive'.

rain catchment

the area where rainwater collects.

sagapak ng ulan

catch

The action of holding or catching something.

sagap

flow

The movement of a liquid, such as water.

daloy

A strong collision or impact

When the rain poured, the vehicles sagapak on the road.

Nang bumuhos ang ulan, nag-sagapak ang mga sasakyan sa kalsada.

A quick fall or drop

I didn't expect him to sagapak from the stairs.

Di ko inasahan na mag-sagapak siya mula sa hagdang-bato.

Simultaneous attack or rush

They sagapak on the enemy all at once.

Nag-sagapak sila sa kalaban sabay-sabay.