Ibaba (en. To lower)
i-ba-ba
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Place at a lower level or position.
I will lower the books under the table.
Iibaba ko ang mga libro sa ilalim ng mesa.
To lower or let go of something from a higher level.
He quickly lowered his hand out of fear.
Mabilis siyang ibinaba ang kanyang kamay dahil sa takot.
To perform an action that results in changing the level of something.
He intended to lower his voice during the conversation.
Sinadya niyang ibaba ang boses niya sa panahon ng usapan.
Etymology
Mula sa ugat na salitang 'ba', na nangangahulugang ibaba o ilagay sa ibaba.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lower the voice
to drop the tone of voice.
ibaba ang boses
put down things
to place things at a lower position.
ibaba ang mga bagay
Related Words
to bury
A form of the word describing the act of placing underground or burying.
ibabaon
down
Refers to a position that is lower from a higher level.
baba
Slang Meanings
to let go of all inhibitions or fears
Because of the concert, I just let go and danced in front of everyone.
Dahil sa concert, nag-ibaba na lang ako at sumayaw sa harap ng lahat.
to lower or reduce the price
Good news, the prices of cell phones at the mall have been lowered!
Good news, ibinaba na ang presyo ng mga cellphone sa mall!
to lower one's voice
When my mom and I argue, she always says, 'lower your voice!'
Pag nag-aaway kami ni mama, laging sinasabi, 'ibaba mo ang boses mo!'