Sula (en. Tide)
/su.la/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Various forms of water near the shore, often causing changes in water levels.
Due to strong winds, the tide intensified and caused flooding.
Dahil sa malalakas na hangin, ang sula ay lumakas at nagdulot ng pagbaha.
The time when sea water rises or falls.
We should check the tide before we go to the beach.
Dapat nating alamin ang sula bago tayo pumunta sa dalampasigan.
Etymology
mountain language
Common Phrases and Expressions
tide and flow
The combination of flowing water and the tide refers to the merging of water conditions.
sula at agos
Related Words
whirlwind
A strong and turbulent wind often causing flooding.
buhawi
wave
The breaking of water with formations from the returning moves of the tide.
alon
Slang Meanings
A slap or a light hit to the back of someone, with the intention of stopping them from what they are doing.
Because of Mark's sula to Jake, he got startled and stopped what he was talking about.
Dahil sa sula ni Mark kay Jake, nataranta siya at natigil ang kanyang pinag-uusapan.
Synonymous with ‘joy’ or ‘happiness’, used in a happy context.
A huge sula is being with family during the festival.
Isang malaking sula ang maging kasama ang pamilya sa piyesta.
Refers to the brightening of a situation in a colorful and joyful manner.
He gave a sula to his friends during their reunion celebrations.
Nagbigay siya ng sula sa kanyang mga kaibigan sa pagsasaya ng kanilang reunion.