sagwak
ságwak with stress marks
sudden gush of water
Usage Note
Sagwak describes the sudden violent gush or splash of water, such as a wave crashing, a pipe bursting, or floodwater surging through a gap. It is more dramatic and sudden than a steady flow, emphasizing the forceful, unexpected nature of the rush.
Examples
" Malakas ang sagwak ng alon. "
Natural Translation
The gush of the wave is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the sudden-gush of wave.
" Malakas ang sagwak ng tubig. "
Natural Translation
The sudden gush of water is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the sudden-gush of water.
" Nang pumutok ang tubo, biglang dumagsa ang sagwak ng tubig na umapaw sa buong sahig ng kusina. "
Natural Translation
When the pipe burst, a sudden gush of water surged out and overflowed across the whole kitchen floor.
Literal Translation
When burst the pipe, suddenly rushed the gush of water that overflowed on whole floor of kitchen.
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