Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
Pagbaha
flood; flooding; inundationnoun
- Alternative meanings
A situation where water covers an area that is normally dry because of heavy rain, river overflow, storm, tide, or poor drainage.
- Pronunciation
pag-BAH-hah
- Root and affixes
From baha, flood or overflowing water. Pagbaha forms the event/process noun: flooding or inundation.
- Variants or conjugations
flood; flooding; inundation; water overflow
- Related words and expressions
rain; water; river; storm; flood
- Meaning and usage notes
“Pagbaha” is used for flooding as an event or process. “Baha” can mean the flood itself or floodwater. “Lunop” may sound more like broad flooding or inundation depending on context.
Nature & Weather, Places & Geography, Actions & States
Grabe ang pagbaha tungod sa kusog nga ulan.
The flooding was severe because of the heavy rain.
Daghang balay ang naapektuhan sa pagbaha.
Many houses were affected by the flood.