Pond in Tagalog

“Pond” in Tagalog is “Lawa” or “Salog” – a small body of still water, typically smaller than a lake. Understanding the nuances of this term and its usage in Filipino context will help you communicate more naturally about water features and nature.

[Words] = Pond

[Definition]

• Pond /pɒnd/
• Noun: A small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means, typically smaller than a lake
• Verb: To collect or form into a pond; to block the flow of water

[Synonyms] = Lawa, Salog, Linaw, Tipunan ng tubig, Bubon

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The ducks are swimming in the pond behind our house.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mga pato ay lumalangoy sa lawa sa likod ng aming bahay.
• Ex2_EN: We built a small fish pond in our garden last year.
• Ex2_PH: Nagtayo kami ng maliit na salog ng isda sa aming hardin noong nakaraang taon.
• Ex3_EN: The children love to catch tadpoles in the pond during summer.
• Ex3_PH: Mahilig hulihin ng mga bata ang mga butete sa lawa tuwing tag-araw.
• Ex4_EN: After the rain, water started to pond on the flat roof.
• Ex4_PH: Pagkatapos ng ulan, nagsimulang mag-tipun ang tubig sa patag na bubong.
• Ex5_EN: The lotus flowers bloom beautifully in the temple pond.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mga bulaklak ng lotus ay namumulaklak nang maganda sa lawa ng templo.