From root: tubig
Usage Note
Matubig describes fruits with high water content or areas that are saturated. Matubig ang pakwan means the watermelon is juicy.
Examples
" Matubig ang mangga. "
Natural Translation
The mango is juicy.
Literal Translation
Juicy the mango.
" Matubig ang prutas na ito. "
Natural Translation
This fruit is juicy.
Literal Translation
Watery the fruit that this.
" Mas masarap ang pakwan kapag matubig ito at sapat ang tamis na hindi nakakaumay. "
Natural Translation
Watermelon tastes better when it is juicy and sweet enough without being cloying.
Literal Translation
More delicious the watermelon when juicy it and enough the sweetness that not cloying.
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