Ugat (en. Root)
ʊɡat
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The part of the plant that comprises the lower part and serves to hold water and nutrients.
The roots of the tree are essential for absorbing nutrients from the soil.
Ang ugat ng puno ay mahalaga sa pagkuha ng sustansya mula sa lupa.
The origin or basis of something.
We must find out the root of the problem to solve it.
Dapat nating alamin ang ugat ng problema upang ito’y malutas.
In linguistics, the basic form of a word that contains meaning.
The root of this word comes from a Latin origin.
Ang ugat ng salitang ito ay mula sa Latin na pinagmulan.
Etymology
Originating from the Tagalog language.
Common Phrases and Expressions
root of the problem
source of an issue or problem
ugat ng problema
root of the word
basis of a word
ugat ng salita
Related Words
root plant
A type of plant with such root characteristics.
ugat-ugat
root-related
A term used to describe things that have names or characteristics related to roots.
pang-ugat
Slang Meanings
wound or cuts
Wow, there are so many veins on Juno's arm! Looks like he’s been exercising a lot.
Naku, ang dami ng ugat sa braso ni Juno! Mukhang nag-exercise ng mabuti.
inner turmoil or confusion
Sometimes, no matter how much the turmoil inside, you just can’t admit that you’re confused.
Minsan, kahit anong ingay ng ugat sa loob, hindi mo talaga maamin na naguguluhan ka.
root of anger
Because of his root of anger, he no longer wants to talk to people.
Dahil sa ugat ng galit niya, ayaw na niyang makipag-usap sa mga tao.
troublemaker
He is the troublemaker in the group, always stirring up issues.
Siya yung taga-ugat ng mga problema, lagi na lang may isyu sa grupo.