Umento (en. Moisture)
/uˈmento/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Condition of being soaked or having water.
The moisture in the soil indicates rainfall.
Ang umento sa lupa ay nagpapahiwatig ng pagkakaroon ng ulan.
The extent of something being wet or soaked.
Due to high moisture, illness easily spreads.
Dahil sa mataas na umento, madaliang pumapasok ang sakit.
The smear or drop of liquid containing water.
The moisture in her eyes caused discomfort.
Ang umento sa kanyang mga mata ay nagdulot ng paninikip.
Etymology
From Latin 'umentum' meaning 'moisture'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Moisture levels decreased
The level of humidity has lowered.
Bumaba ang umento
Related Words
humidity
The condition of something being filled with water.
halumigmig
to wet
The presence of water or moisture in something.
mabasa
Slang Meanings
daily allowance or extra money
I need an allowance for next week, even just fifty.
Kailangan ko ng umento para sa susunod na linggo kahit singkwenta.
raise or increase, usually in salary
I hope to get a raise in my salary next year.
Sana makakuha ako ng umento sa sahod ko sa susunod na taon.
bonus or additional perks
The bonus at our job is really great!
Ang umento sa trabaho namin ay sobrang saya!