Sigwa (en. Storm)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of sudden and strong storm or tempest.

The storm caused significant damage to the coastal houses.

Ang sigwa ay nagdala ng maraming pinsala sa mga bahay sa baybayin.

A gathering or assembly of people with accompanying noise and merriment, often held under bad weather.

Their celebration turned into a storm in spite of the rain.

Naging isang sigwa ang kanilang kasayahan sa kabila ng ulan.

storm of life

trials and sacrifices in life

sigwa ng buhay

tornado

A violent storm that originates from the ground to the sky bringing strong winds.

buhawi

rainy season

The season of the year when rain is abundant in a specific area.

tag-ulan

Downpour or heavy rain

Wow, the downpour earlier was so heavy, it looked like water was overflowing on the road!

Grabe, ang sigwa kanina, parang nag-uurong-ulungan ang tubig sa kalsada!

Very strong winds or typhoon

The wind was so strong earlier, we're in trouble here!

Nag-satwa na naman ang sigwa kanina, lagot tayo dito!

Commotion or chaos

Due to the chaos at the rally, many people started to panic.

Dahil sa sigwa sa rally, maraming tao ang nagkagulo.