Saginsin (en. Downpour)

/sa.gin.sin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A heavy and continuous rain.
The downpour tonight brought a lot of floods to the towns.
Ang saginsin ngayong gabi ay nagdala ng maraming baha sa mga kal街san.
A weather event accompanied by heavy rainfall.
The downpour lasted more than three hours.
Ang saginsin ay nagtagal ng higit sa tatlong oras.
A primary cause of almost usual flooding.
It hasn't rained for a long time, so the downpour today caused a lot of water accumulation.
Matagal nang hindi umuulan kaya ang saginsin ngayon ay nakabuhos ng maraming tubig.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'saginsin' which means torrential rain or downpour.

Common Phrases and Expressions

downpour of rain
A heavy rain or flow of water from the sky.
saginsin ng ulan

Related Words

rain
A natural event where water falls from the sky.
ulag
storm
Strong winds and rain that bring severe weather.
bagyo

Slang Meanings

Food that has a lot of flavor or is delicious
Grandma's adobo is really saginsin, makes me hungry!
Yung adobo ni Lola, saginsin talaga, nakakagutom!
Chatting or conversing that is fun
Go to Jessa's house, the conversation there is really saginsin!
Punta ka sa bahay ni Jessa, saginsin ang usapan nila!
Quick movements or actions
You dance so saginsin, like a professional!
Ang saginsin mong sumayaw, parang professional!