Ulanag (en. Rain)

/uˈlanag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of rain that usually falls from clouds.
The rain falls on the roofs and brings fertility to the soil.
Ang ulanag ay dumadapo sa mga bubungan at nagdadala ng kabusugan sa lupa.
The temporary rainfall that is heavier or lasts longer than ordinary rain.
We received rain that caused flooding on the road.
Nakatanggap kami ng ulanag na nagdala ng baha sa kalsada.

Etymology

Origin: derived from the root word 'ulan' and 'sang' related to the rainy season.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Rain during summer
An unusual situation where it rains during summer.
Ulanag sa tag-init

Related Words

rainy season
Refers to the months when rain is frequent, usually from June to September.
buwan ng ulan
overcast
A condition where the sky is cloudy and rain may occur.
kulimlim

Slang Meanings

Dropped or leveled down
This storm is really a disaster, no hope of recovering.
Ang bagyong 'to, ulanag talaga, walang pag-asang bumangon.
Collapsed
Our group really crashed after the activity, no energy left.
Yung grupo namin, ulanag na after ng activity, walang natirang energy.
Lost meaning or value
It's like our plan has fallen apart, it's not going to happen.
Parang ulanag na yung plano namin, di na ito matutuloy.