ALAN-AN
alan-an
n.
Elevated water level in a river, lake, creek, spring, or other natural water formation; water that is noticeably higher than normal but has not yet reached flood stage.
USAGE
Alan-an pa sana ana sowong.
“The river is only somewhat swollen.”
Nagalan-an yo lawed pagtereng nyo oran.
“The lake rose after the rain.”
NOTES
Refers to a seasonal or temporary rise in water level. It denotes a condition above normal flow but below danger level.
Treated as a lexicalized hydrological term. Despite formal similarity, no relationship to alan “rancid; stale” has been established.
COMPARE
e-bas
“shallow; reduced water level”
so’ro
“flood-stage water; about to overflow”
lipwas
“overflow”
lantop
“flood; inundation”