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    Sagwa (en. Overflow)

    /saɡ.wá/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    Condition of being excessive or more than necessary.
    The overflow of water in the river caused flooding.
    Ang sagwa ng tubig sa ilog ay nagdulot ng pagbaha.
    Excess or surplus part of something.
    He was able to throw away the excess food.
    Nagawa niyang itapon ang sagwa ng pagkain.

    Etymology

    Hiligaynon word for 'overflow' or 'excess'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    overflowing water
    Water that has returned and exceeds its volume.
    sagwang tubig

    Related Words

    oar
    A tool used for propelling a boat.
    sagwan

    Slang Meanings

    show-off or overly dramatic
    I don't want to hang out with Alex, he’s so showy in events!
    Ayaw kong makasama si Alex, ang sagwa niya sa mga ganap!
    ugly or unappealing
    Wow, your outfit is so ugly today!
    Grabe, ang sagwa ng outfit mo today!
    corny
    I can't stand how corny his jokes are.
    Hindi ko ma-take ang sagwa ng jokes niya.