agnas
agnás with stress marks
erosion, decomposition
Usage Note
Agnas refers to the gradual wearing away or decay of matter, whether soil erosion, organic decomposition, or the deterioration of materials. It appears in scientific, environmental, and literary contexts, and can be used figuratively for the gradual decline of institutions or values.
Examples
" Mabilis ang agnas ng lupa. "
Natural Translation
The erosion of the soil is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the erosion of-the soil.
" Ang agnas ng lupa ay sanhi ng malakas na ulan. "
Natural Translation
The erosion of the soil is caused by heavy rain.
Literal Translation
The erosion of-the soil is cause of-the heavy rain.
" Kung patuloy ang pagkakaingin sa kabundukan, mas bibilis ang agnas ng lupa na maaaring magdulot ng pagbaha sa mga kapatagan. "
Natural Translation
If slash-and-burn farming in the mountains continues, the erosion of the soil will speed up, which could cause flooding in the lowlands.
Literal Translation
If continuous the slash-and-burn at mountains, more will-speed-up the erosion of-the soil that could cause of flooding at the lowlands.
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