River in Tagalog

River in Tagalog translates to “Ilog” – the primary word Filipinos use to describe a natural flowing body of water. Whether you’re discussing the mighty Pasig River or describing scenic waterways, understanding this essential geographic term enriches your Tagalog vocabulary. Discover the nuances, synonyms, and practical usage of this fundamental word below.

[Words] = River

[Definition]:

River /ˈrɪvər/

• Noun 1: A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.
• Noun 2: A large quantity of a flowing substance.

[Synonyms] = Ilog, Sapa (small river/creek), Agos, Daloy, Batis (stream)

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The Amazon River is the largest river in the world by water volume.
Ex1_PH: Ang Ilog Amazon ay ang pinakamalaking ilog sa mundo ayon sa dami ng tubig.

Ex2_EN: The river flows through the heart of the city.
Ex2_PH: Ang ilog ay dumadaloy sa puso ng lungsod.

Ex3_EN: Children were playing by the river bank.
Ex3_PH: Ang mga bata ay naglalaro sa tabi ng ilog.

Ex4_EN: The river is polluted with industrial waste.
Ex4_PH: Ang ilog ay marumi dahil sa basurang pang-industriya.

Ex5_EN: We crossed the river using a wooden bridge.
Ex5_PH: Tumawid kami ng ilog gamit ang tulay na kahoy.