Abutan (en. Reach)

/a.bu.tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To reach out to meet someone or something.
I hope to catch up with him at the cafeteria.
Inaasahan kong abutan ko siya sa kantina.
To meet a deadline or deadline.
You must meet the deadline for the project.
Dapat abutan mo ang deadline para sa proyekto.
To meet or run into someone.
We agreed to meet at the park.
Nagkasundo kaming abutan sa parke.

Etymology

Tagalog; from the word 'abut' meaning 'reach' or 'attain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

catch luck
To get a good opportunity or luck.
abutan ng swerte
catch up with time
To catch up with a set time or schedule.
abutan ng oras

Related Words

reach
A verb meaning to arrive or obtain something.
abot
meet
A verb related to the meeting of two people.
salubong

Slang Meanings

To give or pass something to someone else.
Please pass me some water.
Abutan mo nga ako ng tubig, please.
To get or receive something on time.
I hope I can still catch the promo.
Sana abutan ko pa yung promo.