Ibabaw (en. Surface)
/i.ba.baw/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The top or uppermost part of something.
The ground on the surface is dry and hot.
Ang lupa sa ibabaw ay tuyo at mainit.
The fighting or aspect that is visible on the outside.
We need to clean the surface of the table before eating.
Kailangan nating linisin ang ibabaw ng mesa bago kumain.
The external form or characteristics of something.
The surface of the tire has many grooves.
Ang ibabaw ng gulong ay may maraming guhit.
Etymology
Originates from the root word 'baw' meaning 'to go up' or 'above'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
on the surface of the water
Refers to the part of the water that is visible or can be touched.
s ibabaw ng tubig
on the surface of the earth
Refers to the earth that is visible and experienced.
sa ibabaw ng mundo
Related Words
below
The opposite of 'ibabaw', meaning underneath or low.
ibabā
all things
Represents the complete form or all aspects of something.
lahat ng bagay
Slang Meanings
excessive or too much
The price is so high, it's like it's above the world!
Ang taas ng presyo, parang nasa ibabaw ng mundo!
upwards
It already fell, and you want to add more to the drop, isn't that already going upwards?
Bumagsak na nga, dagdagan mo pa 'yung pababa, 'di ba may ibabaw na 'yan?