Walangtubig (en. Waterless)
/walaŋ'tubiɡ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Condition or situation where there is no water.
During drought, the area becomes waterless.
Sa panahon ng tagtuyot, ang lugar ay nagiging walangtubig.
An area that does not contain water.
Waterless land is unsuitable for planting.
Ang walangtubig na lupa ay hindi angkop para sa pagtatanim.
A situation where access to water is limited or lacking.
Due to insufficient rain, many parts of the country became waterless.
Dahil sa kakulangan ng ulan, naging walangtubig ang maraming bahagi ng bansa.
Etymology
From the word 'wala' meaning 'none' and 'tubig' referring to the liquid.
Common Phrases and Expressions
waterless situation
A condition with no water supply.
walangtubig na sitwasyon
Related Words
water
The liquid that gives life to all beings and is an essential part of nature.
tubig
drought
A situation where there is little or no rain, causing water shortages.
tuyot
Slang Meanings
No shower, has a bad smell.
Wow, you smell like you haven't showered in ages, you really need to take a bath.
Grabe, parang walangtubig ang amoy mo, kailangan mo na talagang maligo.
No help, feeling stranded.
Why don't you have any help on the project? I feel so stranded here!
Bakit wala kang tulong sa proyekto? Parang walangtubig ako dito!
Lack of motivation, lazy to work.
Today, I'm feeling so unmotivated again at work.
Ngayon, feeling walangtubig na naman ako sa trabaho.