Dam in Tagalog

“Dam” in Tagalog is “Presa” or “Dike” – referring to a barrier constructed across a waterway to control water flow. Understanding this term is crucial for discussions about water management, engineering projects, and flood control in the Philippines.

[Words] = Dam

[Definition]

• Dam /dæm/
• Noun 1: A barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir.
• Noun 2: A barrier to obstruct the flow of water, especially one built across a stream or river.
• Verb: To build a dam across or obstruct with a dam.

[Synonyms] = Presa, Dike, Pilapil, Harang, Tarangka ng tubig

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The Angat Dam supplies water to Metro Manila and nearby provinces.
• Ex1_PH: Ang Presa ng Angat ay nagsusuplay ng tubig sa Metro Manila at mga kalapit na probinsya.

• Ex2_EN: Engineers are planning to construct a new dam to prevent flooding in the area.
• Ex2_PH: Ang mga inhinyero ay nagpaplano na magtayo ng bagong presa upang maiwasan ang pagbaha sa lugar.

• Ex3_EN: The hydroelectric dam generates electricity for thousands of households.
• Ex3_PH: Ang hydroelectric presa ay bumubuo ng kuryente para sa libu-libong sambahayan.

• Ex4_EN: Heavy rainfall caused the dam to overflow last night.
• Ex4_PH: Ang malakas na pag-ulan ay naging sanhi ng pag-apaw ng presa kagabi.

• Ex5_EN: They decided to dam the river to create a reservoir for irrigation.
• Ex5_PH: Nagpasya silang harangan ang ilog upang lumikha ng reservoir para sa irigasyon.