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    Tighaw (en. Consolidation)

    /tiˈɡaw/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The process of hardening or solidifying something.
    The consolidation of cement is important for strengthening the structure.
    Ang tighaw ng semento ay mahalaga sa pagpapatibay ng estruktura.
    The state of being hard or unchangeable.
    It took a long time for the ice to solidify on the surface of the lake.
    Matagal bago nangyari ang tighaw ng yelo sa ibabaw ng lawa.
    verb
    The act of hardening or solidifying.
    The solidification of liquid in the factory binds its molecules.
    Ang tighaw ng likido sa pabrika ay nagbibigkis sa mga molekula nito.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'tighaw' meaning to become hard or to rigidify.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rapid solidification
    the quick hardening of a substance.
    mabilis na tighaw

    Related Words

    hardness
    The state of being hard of a substance.
    tigas

    Slang Meanings

    to tighten or to slip
    The glass tightens under the sun!
    Ang tighaw ng salamin sa ilalim ng araw!
    to rise or go up
    The prices in the market are going up.
    Nag-asin ang tighaw ng mga presyo sa merkado.
    painful, similar to scraping
    I feel like my headache is tightening.
    Para akong tinighaw sa sakit ng ulo ko.
    wounded or injured
    My hand is hurt after I fell.
    Aking kamay ay tighaw matapos koy mahulog.