From root: uhaw
Usage Note
Nakauuhaw describes something that makes a person thirsty, such as salty food or hot weather. For example, 'nakauuhaw ang maalat na isda' (the salty fish causes thirst).
Examples
" Nakauuhaw ang maalat na pagkain. "
Natural Translation
Salty food is thirst-inducing.
Literal Translation
Thirst-inducing the salty food.
" Ang init ay nakauuhaw. "
Natural Translation
The heat is thirst-inducing.
Literal Translation
The heat is thirst-inducing.
" Sobrang nakauuhaw ng tanghaling-tapat sa probinsiya kaya laging may dalang tubig ang mga magsasaka. "
Natural Translation
The midday heat in the province is so thirst-inducing that the farmers always carry water.
Literal Translation
Very thirst-inducing of high-noon in province so always has carried water the farmers.
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