معنی
Describing a gentle drizzle.
زمینه فرهنگی
In cities like Manila, 'mahinang ulan' is often a relief from the heat but a headache for traffic. Even a little rain can slow down the flow of vehicles. Farmers welcome 'mahinang ulan' as it provides steady moisture without eroding the topsoil or damaging delicate seedlings. Some believe that 'mahinang ulan' while the sun is shining (ulan sa gitna ng araw) means a 'tikbalang' (mythical horse-creature) is getting married. Light rain is a staple in Filipino love songs, symbolizing a gentle, persistent longing or a quiet moment of reflection.
The Linker Rule
Always remember the '-ng' linker. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Don't Underestimate
In the Philippines, 'mahinang ulan' can quickly turn into a 'malakas na ulan'. Always have a backup plan.
معنی
Describing a gentle drizzle.
The Linker Rule
Always remember the '-ng' linker. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Don't Underestimate
In the Philippines, 'mahinang ulan' can quickly turn into a 'malakas na ulan'. Always have a backup plan.
Use 'Lang'
Adding 'lang' (only/just) after 'mahinang ulan' makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Coffee Time
Mentioning coffee (kape) or bread (tinapay) when talking about light rain is a great cultural conversation starter.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the correct linker to complete the phrase.
Mahina___ ulan ang nararanasan sa Baguio.
Since 'mahina' ends in a vowel, we use the linker '-ng'.
Which phrase best describes a gentle rain that isn't a storm?
Ano ang tawag sa ulan na hindi malakas?
'Buhos' is a downpour and 'Bagyo' is a typhoon.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Kailangan ko ba ng malaking payong? B: Hindi na, ________ lang naman.
If you don't need a big umbrella, it's because the rain is light (mahina).
Match the weather to the activity.
Mahinang ulan
Light rain is safe for walking with a small umbrella.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Rain Intensity Levels
Weather Essentials
Items
- • Payong
- • Jaspon
- • Bota
Feelings
- • Presko
- • Lamig
- • Ginhawa
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاMahina___ ulan ang nararanasan sa Baguio.
Since 'mahina' ends in a vowel, we use the linker '-ng'.
Ano ang tawag sa ulan na hindi malakas?
'Buhos' is a downpour and 'Bagyo' is a typhoon.
A: Kailangan ko ba ng malaking payong? B: Hindi na, ________ lang naman.
If you don't need a big umbrella, it's because the rain is light (mahina).
Mahinang ulan
Light rain is safe for walking with a small umbrella.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt is neutral. It's used in both news reports and casual chats.
No, that sounds like you are talking about the size of the raindrops, not the intensity.
'Ambon' is a very light sprinkle or mist. 'Mahinang ulan' is actual rain, just not strong.
You can say 'Umuulan nang mahina.'
Yes, most Filipinos do it with a small umbrella or even just a jacket.
Yes, it can describe a weak person, a weak signal, or a weak sound.
It's a linker that connects the adjective 'mahina' to the noun 'ulan'.
No, snow is 'niyebe'. You would say 'mahinang pag-niyebe', but snow is not native to the Philippines.
The opposite is 'malakas na ulan' (heavy rain).
Yes, very often! It's a popular theme in OPM (Original Pilipino Music).
عبارات مرتبط
Ambon
similarDrizzle/Mist
Malakas na ulan
contrastHeavy rain
Tikatik na ulan
specialized formPersistent light rain
Ulan sa gitna ng araw
builds onRain while the sun is out
Buhos ng ulan
contrastDownpour
