apaw
apáw with stress marks
an overflow
Usage Note
Apaw refers to the overflowing of liquid from a container or body of water. It is commonly used in weather and flood reports during the rainy season, a critical concern in flood-prone Philippine cities. The verb umaapaw means 'to overflow,' and figuratively the word can describe emotions that spill over — 'umaapaw ang galak' (joy overflows).
Examples
" May apaw ang tubig sa banyo. "
Natural Translation
There's an overflow of water in the bathroom.
Literal Translation
There-is overflow the water in bathroom.
" May apaw ang gatas sa baso. "
Natural Translation
The milk in the glass has an overflow.
Literal Translation
There-is overflow the milk in glass.
" Dahil sa malakas na ulan, naging matindi ang apaw ng ilog na bumaha sa mga kalapit na bahay. "
Natural Translation
Because of the heavy rain, the river's overflow became severe and flooded the nearby houses.
Literal Translation
Because of strong rain, became severe the overflow of-the river that flooded the nearby houses.
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