Turbina (en. Turbine)

tur-bi-na

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of machine that uses rotating blades to extract energy from a liquid or gas.
Turbines are often used in power plants.
Ang mga turbina ay kadalasang ginagamit sa mga planta ng kuryente.
A machine that converts the kinetic energy of a fluid into mechanical energy.
The jet turbine propels the airplane through the air.
Ang turbina ng jet ay nagpapaandar ng eroplano sa himpapawid.
An apparatus that is often part of water or wind turbines.
Hydropower plants use water turbines to generate electricity.
Ang mga hydropower plant ay gumagamit ng turbina ng tubig upang makagawa ng kuryente.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wind turbine
A type of turbine used to convert wind into energy.
turbina ng hangin
water turbine
A turbine used for hydropower.
turbina ng tubig

Related Words

jet fuel
A type of fuel used for machines.
turbosina
motor
A machine that converts electricity or energy into mechanical motion.
motor

Slang Meanings

A machine or device that spins fast, like a roaring jeepney or vehicle.
Dude, the sound system he has is so loud, it’s like there’s a turbine inside!
Grabe 'yung sound ng sound system niya, parang may turbina sa loob!
A place for loud laughter or fun.
Where are you? We're in the whirlwind of fun!
Nasaan ka na? Nandito kami sa turbina ng saya!
Fast changes or movements in a situation.
His life right now is like a turbine - everything is happening so fast!
Ang buhay niya ngayon, parang turbina - ang bilis ng lahat!