From root: tubig
Usage Note
Katubigan refers to a vast area or expanse of water such as oceans or lakes. Malinis ang katubigan sa paligid ng isla means the waters around the island are clean.
Examples
" Malinis ang katubigan dito. "
Natural Translation
The body of water here is clean.
Literal Translation
Clean the body-of-water here.
" Malinis ang katubigan doon. "
Natural Translation
The body of water there is clean.
Literal Translation
Clean the body-of-water there.
" Dapat nating ingatan ang mga katubigan sa ating bansa dahil sa mga ito nakasalalay ang kabuhayan ng maraming mangingisda. "
Natural Translation
We must protect the bodies of water in our country because the livelihood of many fishermen depends on them.
Literal Translation
Should we protect the bodies-of-water in our country because on these depends the livelihood of many fishermen.
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