Usage Note
Ulan is commonly used as a verb (umuulan) or paired with descriptors like malakas (strong) to describe the intensity of the rain. It is a frequent topic of conversation in the Philippines, especially during the monsoon season from June to December.
Examples
" Umuulan na sa labas. "
Natural Translation
It's raining outside now.
Literal Translation
Raining already at outside.
" Malakas ang ulan ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The rain is heavy today.
Literal Translation
Strong the rain today.
" Kapag malakas ang ulan sa gabi, madalas na nawawalan ng kuryente ang aming barangay hanggang umaga. "
Natural Translation
When the rain is heavy at night, our neighborhood often loses power until morning.
Literal Translation
When strong the rain at night, often lose of electricity the our neighborhood until morning.
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