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    Babaw (en. Shallow)

    /bəˈbaw/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Having a small depth or distance from the surface to the bottom.
    The water in the lake is shallow, so it's safe to walk on.
    Ang tubig sa lawa ay mababaw kaya't ligtas itong lakarin.
    Not complex or profound in thought.
    His view on life is shallow and easily changed.
    Ang kanyang pananaw tungkol sa buhay ay mababaw at madaling baguhin.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'baba' meaning lower.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shallow thinking
    A person who lacks depth in understanding or thought.
    mababaw na iniisip

    Related Words

    lower
    The word 'shallow' is derived from the word 'baba' which means lower.
    baba

    Slang Meanings

    Shallow thinking
    Your drama is too much, you're acting so shallow.
    Sobra naman yang drama mo, parang mababaw ka lang.
    Not serious
    She broke my joke, she seems really not serious.
    Binasag niya ang joke ko, parang mababaw talaga siya.
    Easily affected
    That person is shallow-hearted, they get sad easily.
    Mababaw lang ang puso niyan, mabilis siya lungkotin.