Imbabaw (en. Superficial)

/im-ba-baw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to something that is shallow or superficial.

His understanding of the issue is superficial.

Ang kanyang pag-unawa sa isyu ay imbabaw.

Shows lack of depth in thought or opinion.

His arguments in the discussion are shallow.

Imbabaw ang kanyang mga argumento sa talakayan.

From the root word 'babaw' meaning 'shallow' or 'superficial.'

superficial thinking

A type of thinking that is shallow and often lacks deep consideration.

imbabaw na pag-iisip

shallow

This term refers to the lack of depth.

babaw

decoration

Refers to things that are only superficial or have no true value.

palamuti

Important or special

My neighbor is important to me, that's why he always helps me.

Kapitbahay namin yung imbabaw sa akin kaya lagi akong tinutulungan.

Dumb or worthless

You're so dumb, you didn't even think about what to do.

Ang imbabaw mo naman, di mo man lang naisip ang gagawin.

Silly or crazy

Our friend is always silly with jokes; you can't remember anything funny.

Yung tropa namin, imbabaw lagi sa jokes, walang tawa kayang maalala.