Tubigdagat (en. Sea water)

/tu.bɪg.da.gat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The water found in seas and oceans.
Seawater has a high salt concentration.
Ang tubigdagat ay may mataas na antas ng asin.
Similar to the sea, it refers to the liquid that envelops and sustains marine life.
Many organisms depend on seawater for their survival.
Maraming mga organismo ang umaasa sa tubigdagat para sa kanilang kaligtasan.

Etymology

Composed of the word 'tubig' meaning 'water' and 'dagat' meaning 'sea' or 'ocean'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

seawater at the shore
water near the beach or coastline
tubigdagat sa baybayin

Related Words

sea
A large body of water that is deeper than a lake.
dagat
water
The liquid that sustains life and is obtained from springs or surface.
tubig

Slang Meanings

Soda or drink that tastes good with a fresh flavor.
This seawater tastes like a soda with salt!
Ang tubigdagat na ito, parang soda na may alat!
Decoration made from things from the sea, often used in homes.
Their house is full of seawater decorations, so beautiful!
Ang bahay nila puno ng tubigdagat na palamuti, ang ganda!