From root: tuyo
Usage Note
Katuyuan refers to the state or quality of being dry. Ang katuyuan ng lalamunan ay sintomas ng trangkaso means dryness of the throat is a symptom of the flu.
Examples
" Napapansin ko ang katuyuan ng lupa. "
Natural Translation
I notice the dryness of the soil.
Literal Translation
Notice I the dryness of soil.
" Nagdusa ang mga halaman dahil sa katuyuan ng lupa. "
Natural Translation
The plants suffered because of the dryness of the soil.
Literal Translation
Suffered the plants because-of the dryness of soil.
" Dahil sa matagal na tagtuyot, ang katuyuan ng mga ilog ay nagdulot ng matinding gutom sa nayon. "
Natural Translation
Because of the long drought, the dryness of the rivers caused severe hunger in the village.
Literal Translation
Because of long drought, the dryness of rivers caused of severe hunger in village.
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