Siphaw (en. Siphon)

/siˈpaʊ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A tube used for transferring liquid from one container to another, usually by applying pressure to the upper part of the tube.

He used the siphon to move water from the well to the tank.

Ginamit niya ang siphaw upang ilipat ang tubig mula sa balon papunta sa tangke.

A pressure device used in the care of beverages, like soda.

This siphon is for making soda at home.

Ang siphaw na ito ay para sa paggawa ng soda sa bahay.

to use a siphon

Transferring liquid using a siphon.

gumamit ng siphaw

siphoning

The process of using a siphon.

siphoning

'Siphaw' refers to people who love gossip.

My friends are such siphaws; they know everything that happens.

Siphaw talaga ang mga kaibigan ko, lahat ng nangyayari alam na nila.

'Siphaw' is also referred to as those who meddle in other people's lives.

Don't listen to her; she's a siphaw and always intrudes in others' lives.

Wag kang makinig sa kanya, siphaw yan at lagi niyang pinapasukan ang buhay ng iba.