Tagtuyot (en. Drought)

/taɡ.tu.jot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition where an area experiences a shortage of water or rain.
Drought causes fields to dry up.
Ang tagtuyot ay nagdudulot ng pagkatuyo ng mga bukirin.
A natural phenomenon resulting from severe lack of rain.
The drought affects crops in the region.
Ang tagtuyot ay nakakaapekto sa mga pananim sa rehiyon.
Condition of excessive depletion of water in the soil or in reservoirs.
The drought causes the destruction of ecosystems.
Ang tagtuyot ay nagiging sanhi ng pagkasira ng mga ekosistema.

Common Phrases and Expressions

measures to combat drought
Steps to fight the effects of drought.
pagsugpo sa tagtuyot

Related Words

summer month
Period when drought is often experienced in certain areas.
buwan ng tag-init
drought season
Time of the year with the most severe lack of rain.
panahon ng tagtuyot

Slang Meanings

Drying of the soil or lack of water.
Because of the drought, animals are coming out to search for water.
Dahil sa tagtuyot, naglalabasan na ang mga hayop para maghanap ng tubig.
Season of extreme heat with no rain.
It's so dry that the plants are starting to wilt.
Sobrang tagtuyot na kaya't ang mga tanim ay nalalanta na.
Severe shortage of food or ice.
People in the city are experiencing drought because of supply shortages.
Nagka-tag-tuyot ang mga tao sa lungsod dahil sa kakulangan ng suplay.