Imbak (en. Store)

/imˈbak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of keeping or storing items.
We need to store food for the rainy season.
Kailangan nating mag-imbak ng pagkain para sa tag-ulan.
A collection or storage of items that are typically no longer useful.
The storage container is full of old items.
Ang lalagyan ng imbakan ay puno na ng lumang gamit.
verb
The action of storing or keeping items.
We should store the documents properly.
Dapat nating iimbak ang mga dokumento nang maayos.

Etymology

From the root word 'bak', meaning storing or keeping.

Common Phrases and Expressions

food storage
Storing or keeping food needed for the future.
imbak ng pagkain

Related Words

storage
A place where items are stored or kept.
imbakan

Slang Meanings

to save or stash money or things
Just stash away some coins for our vacation.
Imbak ka na lang ng barya para sa bakasyon natin.
to stockpile in a warehouse style
Let’s stock up on food before the storm.
Mag-imbak tayo ng maraming pagkain bago mag-bagyo.
to gather or accumulate
We should have gathered supplies for the project.
Dapat nag-imbak tayo ng mga gamit para sa proyekto.