Tuyot (en. Dry)
/tu.jot/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of an object lacking liquid or water.
The dryness of the land causes drought.
Ang tuyot sa lupain ay nagdudulot ng tagtuyot.
adjective
Without water or liquid.
The leaves of the tree are dry due to the heat of the sun.
Ang dahon ng puno ay tuyot dahil sa init ng araw.
Not wet or reached by water.
Make sure the soil is dry before planting.
Tiyakin na tuyot ang lupa bago magtanim.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'tuyo' meaning the absence of water or liquid.
Common Phrases and Expressions
The land is dry
The land lacks water.
Tuyot ang lupa
Related Words
drought
A situation of water scarcity.
tagtuyot
drying
The act or process of drying.
tuyuan
Slang Meanings
Super dry or without moisture.
My skin is super dry, like a desert.
Ang balat ko, tuyot na tuyot na, parang desyerto.
Empty or worthless.
Why did you bring a dry story, it has no value.
Bakit ka pa nagdala ng tuyot na kwento, wala namang kwenta.
Sad or lifeless.
I saw Juan, he looked dry and joyless.
Nakita ko si Juan, parang tuyot na walang saya.