Dimaabot (en. Not reaching)

/di.ma.a.bot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Not reached or unable to reach a place.
Despite all efforts, his package did not reach on time.
Sa kabila ng lahat ng pagsisikap, dimaabot ang kanyang pakete sa takdang oras.
Not enough distance or extent.
The information did not reach all the people.
Ang impormasyon ay dimaabot sa lahat ng mga tao.
Failed to achieve the expected goal.
Despite his efforts, he did not reach his goals.
Sa kabila ng kanyang pagsisikap, dimaabot siya sa kanyang mga mithiin.

Etymology

From 'di' (not) and 'maabot' (to reach).

Common Phrases and Expressions

Efforts do not reach
The efforts did not yield results.
Dimaabot ang mga pagsusumikap

Related Words

reach
Refers to the ability to enter or arrive at a place or goal.
maabot

Slang Meanings

didn't make it
Oh no, he didn't make it to the deadline, so he couldn't join the competition.
Naku, hindi siya umabot sa deadline, kaya di siya nakapasok sa competition.
too difficult
The math exam was too difficult, I couldn't handle it!
Ang exam sa math dimaabot, sobrang hirap!
missing
My wallet is missing, I don't know where it is anymore.
Yung wallet ko, dimaabot na, di ko na alam kung nasaan.