Dry in Tagalog

“Dry” in Tagalog is “Tuyo” – a versatile word describing the absence of moisture or wetness. Whether you’re talking about weather, clothes, or even humor, understanding this fundamental adjective will enhance your Tagalog vocabulary. Let’s explore its various meanings and applications.

[Words] = Dry

[Definition]:

• Dry /draɪ/
• Adjective 1: Free from moisture or liquid; not wet or damp.
• Adjective 2: (of weather) characterized by lack of rainfall.
• Adjective 3: (of humor) subtle and expressed in a matter-of-fact way.
• Verb 1: To remove moisture from something; make something become dry.

[Synonyms] = Tuyo, Tuyot, Matuyo, Walang-halumigmig, Tigang

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The clothes are completely dry after hanging in the sun all day.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mga damit ay ganap na tuyo pagkatapos isabit sa araw buong maghapon.
• Ex2_EN: Please dry your hands with this towel before touching the documents.
• Ex2_PH: Mangyaring patuyuin ang iyong mga kamay sa tuwalyang ito bago hawakan ang mga dokumento.
• Ex3_EN: The dry season in the Philippines typically lasts from November to April.
• Ex3_PH: Ang tuyong panahon sa Pilipinas ay karaniwang tumatagal mula Nobyembre hanggang Abril.
• Ex4_EN: My throat feels dry after talking for hours without water.
• Ex4_PH: Ang aking lalamunan ay pakiramdam tuyo pagkatapos ng pag-uusap ng ilang oras nang walang tubig.
• Ex5_EN: She has a dry sense of humor that not everyone understands.
• Ex5_PH: Siya ay may tuyong uri ng katatawanan na hindi lahat ay nakakaintindi.