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    Galabok (en. Mud)

    /ɡalaˈbok/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A soft, wet soil that is usually formed during the rainy season.
    He stepped on the mud after the heavy rain.
    Nakatapak siya sa galabok pagkatapos ng malakas na ulan.
    The proper term for soil that has become soft due to the presence of water.
    The mud frequently falls underfoot.
    Ang galabok ay madalas na nahuhulog sa ilalim ng mga paa.
    Sometimes used colloquially to describe a difficult situation.
    Their situation is stuck in the mud.
    Ang sitwasyon nila ay nalubog sa galabok.

    Etymology

    Tagalog word referring to mud or wet dirt.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stuck in the mud
    in a difficult situation
    nalubog sa galabok

    Related Words

    silt
    A type of soil that is a finer version of mud.
    silt
    sand
    Finer and drier compared to mud, usually found on beaches.
    buhangin

    Slang Meanings

    nonsense or craziness
    This galabok! Do you think we will be happy in this situation?
    Ang galabok na ito! Akala mo ba magiging masaya tayo sa ganitong sitwasyon?
    a life full of problems
    His life is so galabok right now, he doesn’t know how to get through this.
    Sobrang galabok ng buhay niya ngayon, di niya alam kung paano lalampasan 'to.
    having fun or partying
    They galabok at the party, everyone was happy and carefree.
    Nag-galabok sila sa party, lahat masaya at walang pakialam.