Usage Note
Baha is a constant reality for many Filipinos, particularly in Metro Manila and low-lying provinces during typhoon season. 'Bahain' means to be flooded, and 'baha-baha' colloquially describes something overflowing or in excess. The word carries urgency as floods can be life-threatening during major storms.
Examples
" Malalim ang baha sa kalye. "
Natural Translation
The flood on the street is deep.
Literal Translation
Deep the flood at street.
" Lumala ang baha pagkatapos ng bagyo. "
Natural Translation
The flood worsened after the typhoon.
Literal Translation
Worsened the flood after-of the typhoon.
" Kapag malakas ang ulan, mabilis na tumataas ang baha sa aming lugar dahil mababa ito kaysa sa kalsada. "
Natural Translation
When the rain is heavy, the flood rises quickly in our area because it is lower than the road.
Literal Translation
When strong the rain, quickly rises the flood at our place because low it than at road.
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