Sungaw (en. Mist)
sungaw
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of water in the air that forms a thin cloud.
Because of the mist, we couldn't see objects in the distance.
Dahil sa sungaw, hindi namin maaninag ang mga bagay sa malayo.
A situation where the environment has a misty condition causing blurriness.
The mist in the morning creates a mysterious scenery.
Ang sungaw sa umaga ay nagbibigay ng isang misteryosong tanawin.
Etymology
Tagalog origin word denoting a natural phenomenon.
Common Phrases and Expressions
there is mist
commonly said when something is blurry or hard to see.
may sungaw
Related Words
cloud
A form of water in the atmosphere that forms large shapes and brings rain.
ulap
dew
It forms droplets of water due to the cooling of air at night or in dark surroundings.
hamog
Slang Meanings
Sore or wound that gets infected, often used to describe someone who's overly bothered or troubled.
There goes Mike again, complaining like he has a sore.
Ayan na naman si Mike, nagrereklamo na parang may sungaw.
Person who acts like a spoiled brat or is easily offended.
Don't mind Carla, she always acts like a brat when things don't go her way.
Huwag mong pansinin si Carla, parang may sungaw lagi yan kapag hindi siya nasusunod.