Usage Note
Tubig is the standard word for water used in all contexts, from asking for a drink ('pahingi ng tubig') to referring to bodies of water. In local eateries or carinderias, drinking water is almost always provided for free and can be requested politely using 'paki-abot ng tubig'.
Examples
" Gusto ko ng malamig na tubig. "
Natural Translation
I want cold water.
Literal Translation
Want by-me of cold link water.
" Ang tubig ay mahalaga sa buhay. "
Natural Translation
Water is essential for life.
Literal Translation
Water is important in life.
" Bago ka uminom ng tubig sa gripo, siguraduhin mong malinis ito upang hindi ka magkasakit. "
Natural Translation
Before you drink water from the faucet, make sure it is clean so that you don't get sick.
Literal Translation
Before you drink of water from-the faucet, make-sure you-link clean it so-that not you get-sick.
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