Ihubog (en. To shape)

/iˈhubɒg/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of molding or shaping something.
Shape the clay to form different figures.
Ihubog mo ang mga luwad upang maging iba't ibang anyo.
To give form or shape to something.
The teacher encourages students to shape their ideas.
Hinihimok ng guro na ihubog ng mga mag-aaral ang kanilang mga ideya.
The process of creating using various materials.
Teaching skills in shaping is important in art.
Mahalaga ang pagtuturo ng mga kasanayan sa paghubog sa sining.

Etymology

from the root 'hubog' meaning 'to shape' or 'to mold'

Common Phrases and Expressions

shape the future
the process of designing plans and goals for the future
ihubog ang hinaharap

Related Words

shape
the form or likeness given to something
hubog
create
the act of carving or realizing an idea
lumikha

Slang Meanings

Striving or working hard to achieve something.
Just shape yourself up, and you'll definitely achieve your dreams.
Ihubog mo lang ang sarili mo, tiyak na makakamit mo ang pangarap mo.
Emphasizing the change or development of oneself.
You need to shape your talent for your future.
Kailangan mong ihubog ang iyong talento para sa iyong future.
Fixing or enhancing things.
You should shape up this project to make it better.
Ihubog mo naman ang project na 'to para mas maganda.