Tubig ng niyog (en. Coconut water)

tu-big ng ni-yog

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The liquid found inside a ripe coconut.
Coconut water is delicious and refreshing.
Ang tubig ng niyog ay masarap at nakaka-refresh.
A source of food and drink in tropical areas.
Coconut water is often consumed at the beaches.
Ang tubig ng niyog ay madalas na iniinom sa mga beach.
Recommended for people as a natural drink full of electrolytes.
Coconut water is bottled as a sports drink.
Nakalagay sa bote ang tubig ng niyog bilang sports drink.

Etymology

water from the coconut

Common Phrases and Expressions

Drink coconut water
Stay strong and maintain health.
Uminom ng tubig ng niyog
Mix coconut water
Combine coconut water with other drinks.
Timpla ng tubig ng niyog

Related Words

coconut
A type of tree that bears coconuts.
niyog
broth
Liquid from other fruits or vegetables that can be drunk.
sabaw

Slang Meanings

Going back-and-forth discussions
Their conversations are full of tubigngniyog, it's like they're not agreeing.
Ang dami ng tubigngniyog nila, parang hindi sila nagkakasundo.
Addressed issues or problems repetitively
It's just tubigngniyog, they still haven't resolved the issue.
Usapang tubigngniyog lang ang nangyayari, hindi pa rin nila naresolba ang issue.
Hard to grasp the point
What do you want to say? There’s too much tubigngniyog.
Ano bang gusto mong sabihin? Ang daming tubigngniyog eh.
Always giving vague answers
His answers to the question are always tubigngniyog.
Laging tubigngniyog ang sagot niya sa tanong.
Over-discussed subject without result
Nothing's happening, it's just all tubigngniyog.
Wala nang nangyayari, puro tubigngniyog na lang.