Ambaan (en. Contribution)

am-baan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A portion or contribution given to a thing or purpose.
Each contribution of the parents is important for the development of their children.
Ang bawat ambaan ng mga magulang ay mahalaga sa pag-unlad ng kanilang mga anak.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'ambag' meaning part or contribution.

Common Phrases and Expressions

contributions
parts or contributions
mga ambaan

Related Words

contribution
A term used to describe a contribution or part in an activity.
ambag

Slang Meanings

to complain for attention
That Mark is such an ambaan, he's always causing a scene just to get attention.
Sobra namang ambaan 'yang si Mark, lagi na lang siyang nagwawala para makuha ang atensyon.
to blame or complain about something
Anna always ambaan her classmates who didn't help her.
Ang hilig ni Anna na ambaan ang mga kaklase niyang hindi tumulong sa kanya.
to play the victim or act pitiful to gain sympathy
Sometimes, she ambaan on Facebook to get reactions from people.
Minsan, ambaan siya sa Facebook, para makakuha ng reaksyon sa mga tao.