Tasik (en. Lake)
tah-sik
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of body of water that can vary in size.
Lakes can be small or large, depending on the location.
Ang mga tasik ay maaaring maliit o malaki, depende sa lugar.
A body of water larger than a pond and more enclosed by land.
Lake Paoay is one of the largest lakes in the Philippines.
Ang Tasik Paoay ay isa sa mga pinakamalaking tasik sa Pilipinas.
A body of water that does not flow.
Many fish can be found in these lakes.
Marami sa mga isda ang matatagpuan sa mga tasik na ito.
Etymology
Tagalog word for lake
Common Phrases and Expressions
going to the lake
enjoying or relaxing by the lake
pagpunta sa tasik
depiction of the lake
narration about the characteristics of the lake
pagsasakatawan ng tasik
Related Words
pond
A smaller body of water that is usually shallower than a lake.
lawa
river
A flowing body of water, often shallow and with a current.
ilog
Slang Meanings
a show-off or attention-seeking person
Juan is such a tasik, always creating drama in the group!
Ang tasik ni Juan, palaging may drama sa grupo!
loud or chaotic
Wow, the kids at the playground are like a tasik!
Grabe, parang tasik ang mga bata sa playground!
someone who causes trouble or nonsense
Don't get involved in their conversation, your friend might be a tasik.
Huwag kang makisingit sa usapan niya, baka tasik yang kaibigan mo.