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sapa

sapa

9.9
A small stream like a brook that flows near villages
  • noun
  • Philippine
translation icon : sapa
  • Farmers rely on the sapa to irrigate their rice fields throughout the year.

Examples

  • During the dry season, the sapa almost disappeared, leaving only a trickle of water.

  • Children played by the sapa that wound its way behind their village.

  • The sapa flows gently through the valley.

  • We found a small sapa behind the house.

  • The children splashed in the cool water of the sapa as it meandered through the forest.

  • In the morning, the sapa was full and sparkled under the sunlight, providing a haven for small fish.

  • During the rainy season, the sapa swelled with water, nourishing the plants nearby.

Synonyms

creek
vssapa
  • US
126 1.4

A small natural stream of water that often flows into a river

is a Philippine regional word used instead of this common geographic term
arroyo
vssapa
  • US
4 9.9

A small steep dry stream bed that fills with water after heavy rain

is a small flowing brook term used in Philippine English, not usually dry
yeo
vssapa
  • Archaic
9.9

A small river or stream in parts of England

is a current Philippine term rather than an archaic English word

How Big

river
∞ 1.0
stream
244 1.0
brook
23 1.0
sapa
  • Philippine
9.9
rivulet
5 7.7

Surface Forms

sapa singular
sapas plural

Etymology

Sapa comes from Philippine languages where it meant 'small stream' or 'brook', giving a clear picture of a little creek winding through a village. So a sapa today is a small stream or brook used for water and play.