Hubugin (en. To mold)
hu-boo-gin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To create a form or shape from a material.
Mold the clay to create a vase.
Hubugin mo ang luwad para makagawa ng vase.
To give the correct shape or form to something.
He needs to mold his speech to be more effective.
Kailangan niyang hubugin ang kanyang pagsasalita upang maging mas epektibo.
To change or evolve into a new form.
His idea needs to be molded according to market needs.
Ang kanyang ideya ay kailangang hubugin ayon sa pangangailangan ng merkado.
Etymology
From the root word 'hubog' meaning shape or form.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mold the mind
The process of developing a way of thinking.
hubugin ang isipan
mold the talent
Nurturing and developing one's skills.
hubugin ang talento
Related Words
shape
The form or shape of an object.
hubog
knot
A complex shape or form created from connections.
buhol
Slang Meanings
Unique beauty
Her beauty is like sculpted, next level!
Parang hubugin ang ganda niya, ibang level!
Fragrant and attractive
Wow, your perfume has a sculpted scent!
Wow, hubugin ang amoy ng pabango mo!
Always well-groomed or presentable
Of course, I need to be sculpted in appearance at school!
Siyempre, kailangan hubugin laging hitsura ko sa school!