Bulabok (en. Dust)

/buˈlabok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Very small particles created from soil, plants, or other things that can easily be removed.

Dust contributes to respiratory issues.

Ang bulabok ay nag-aambag sa pagkahapo ng mga baga.

Serves to remove dirt or unwanted substances.

Dust is needed for cleaning the table after our meal.

Kailangan ng bulabok sa panlinis ng mesa after ng ating pagkain.

A material that can create dust when mixed with air.

The dust from the road reached you.

Ang bulabok mula sa kalsada ay umabot hanggang sa iyo.

dust flew

The dust began to move in the air.

lumipad ang bulabok

muggy

Refers to a feeling of a hot environment that often has dust or dirt.

alinsangan

dirt or trash

There’s so much bulabok in this room, it really needs to be cleaned.

Ang dami nang bulabok dito sa kuwarto, kailangan na talagang linisin.

to live or be happy

I’m so happy at the party, the atmosphere is so bulabok!

Sobrang saya ko sa party, ang bulabok ng atmosphere!

lack of wealth or resources

Even if our earnings are just bulabok, we’re still happy.

Kahit bulabok lang ang kita natin, masaya na rin kami.