Sile (en. Gutter)

/siː.le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A channel or part at the edge of the road that carries rainwater.
The heavy rain swept dirt away from the gutter.
Tinangay ng malakas na ulan ang mga dumi sa sile ng kalsada.
A part of the drainage system for water.
The gutter is tightly covered with fallen leaves.
Mahigpit ang pagkakatakip ng sile sa mga dahon na nahulog.

Etymology

The word 'sile' originates from the Latin word 'silva' meaning 'forest' or 'woodland'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

In the gutter
Often used to refer to activities that happen by the roadside.
Sa sile

Related Words

channel
An object that carries or drains water.
daluyan

Slang Meanings

Tall or sexy girl.
My crush is super sile, she really makes me weak in the knees.
Sobrang sile ng crush ko, talagang napapaamo ako sa kanya.
Girl who is hard to approach or unapproachable.
You know those sile girls who rarely smile? She's like that.
Alam mo yung mga sile na bihirang ngumiti? Ganun siya.