tibag
tibág with stress marks
landslide; demolition; a religious play
Usage Note
Tibag has distinct meanings depending on context. As a natural event it refers to a landslide or collapse of earth. In urban settings it denotes demolition of a structure. In religious tradition, 'Tibag' is also the name of a Catholic ritual drama re-enacting Saint Helena's search for the True Cross, performed during fiestas.
Examples
" May tibag sa gilid ng kalsada. "
Natural Translation
There is a landslide at the side of the road.
Literal Translation
Has landslide at side of road.
" May malaking tibag ng lupa sa bundok. "
Natural Translation
There is a massive landslide on the mountain.
Literal Translation
Has big landslide of earth on mountain.
" Dahil sa walang tigil na ulan, natakot ang mga residente na baka magkaroon ng malaking tibag sa burol na malapit sa kanilang mga bahay. "
Natural Translation
Because of the nonstop rain, the residents were afraid that a large landslide might happen on the hill near their homes.
Literal Translation
Because of no-stop rain, feared the residents that maybe will-have of big landslide on hill that near to their houses.
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