Gabutin (en. To cultivate)

/gaˈbutin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of growing or fostering plants in the soil.
You should tend to the flowers in the garden for my mother.
Gabutin mo ang mga bulaklak sa bakuran para sa aking ina.
Providing the necessary parts of the soil to the crops.
Prepare the soil before planting the seeds.
Gabutin mo ang lupa bago itanim ang mga binhi.
The process of preparing the soil for planting.
Soil cultivation is important for a successful harvest.
Mahalaga ang gabutin ng lupa upang maging matagumpay ang ani.

Etymology

From the word 'gabu' meaning 'clump of earth' and 'tin' refers to content from plants.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Cultivate the soil
Prepare the soil for planting.
Gabutin ang lupa

Related Words

farming
Because it relates to the growing of crops and harvests.
pagsasaka
planting
The activity of placing seeds or seedlings in the soil.
pagtatanim

Slang Meanings

Good friend or playmate
He is my 'gabutin' whenever I often feel sad.
Siya ang 'gabutin' ko tuwing madalas akong nalulungkot.
Kind person who often thinks of the welfare of others
I admire him, he's really a 'gabutin' to everyone.
Bilib ako sa kanya, ang 'gabutin' niya talaga sa lahat ng tao.