Ubad (en. Shallow)

oo-bahd

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The ubad is a level of land that has no depth, often used in the context of water or other liquids.

The ubad of the river can be seen during summer.

Ang ubad ng ilog ay makikita sa panahon ng tag-init.

It can refer to a small spew of liquid or substance caused by particles.

The ubad of oil caused environmental damage.

Ang ubad ng langis ay nagdulot ng pagkasira sa kapaligiran.

A phrase describing air or water that carries nothing.

The ubad around the leaves is quiet and has no wind.

Ang ubad sa paligid ng mga dahon ay tahimik at wala ring hangin.

From the root word 'bad' meaning laid out or flat.

bare soil

a low part of the land that is dry or not saturated with water.

ubad ng lupa

channel

Often used as an alternative description for liquids flowing in a shallow.

daluyan

Naked body (Literally or truly without clothes)

I was surprised when I saw him/her naked in the mirror.

Nagulat ako nang makita ko siyang ubad sa salamin.

Without clothes (Shows nervousness or shyness)

I felt like I was naked on stage, so many people!

Parang ubad ako sa stage, ang daming tao!

Sloppy or messy (Implying poor behavior)

Your presentation was a mess! You need to fix it.

Yung presentation mo, ubad! Kailangan mong ayusin.