Ibabad (en. To soak)

i-ba-bad

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb describing the action of placing something in liquid to soak.
He soaked the clothes in soapy water.
Ibinabad niya ang damit sa tubig na may sabon.
Another meaning of ibabad that describes submerging into liquid.
They soaked their feet in cold water.
Ibinabad nila ang kanilang mga paa sa malamig na tubig.
The act of leaving something in a liquid for a long period.
He soaked the prunes in water overnight.
Ibinabad niya ang prun sa tubig magdamag.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'babad' meaning 'to soak' or 'to immerse'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

soak in water
Submerge an item in water to wet it or remove impurities.
ibabad sa tubig

Related Words

soaking
A noun referring to the process of immersing or wetting an item.
babad
bathe
The act of entering water to wash and cleanse oneself.
maligo

Slang Meanings

Humiliating or calling out someone
He's spreading so many rumors, just call him out with his own gossip.
Dami na niyang inilabas na chismis, ibabad mo na lang siya sa mga kanya-kanyang balita.
Being a troublemaker or causing chaos
He's the type to cause trouble, always stirring up chaos at school.
Siya yung tipo na ibabad, laging may gulo sa paaralan.
Always in the spotlight or the center of attention
When he's around, it's like the whole group is in the spotlight of laughter.
Kapag nandiyan siya, parang ibabad ang buong grupo sa tawanan.