Ipabata (en. To drop off)

ee-pah-bah-tah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb form that means to pass on or convey something to another.
Drop off the book to your sibling.
Ipabata mo ang libro sa iyong kapatid.
Delegation of responsibility or duty to a younger person.
He dropped off the household chores to his child.
Ipabata niya ang gawaing bahay sa kanyang anak.
The act of ordering someone to defend or fight for the rights of others.
Stand up for your friend.
Ipabata mo ang laban para sa iyong kaibigan.

Etymology

It comes from the root word 'bata' meaning 'child' or 'kid'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

drop off the news
to inform others of information.
ipabata ang balita
pass on to the younger generation
to pass knowledge or tradition to children.
ipabata sa mas nakababatang henerasyon

Related Words

child
Refers to a young person or child.
bata
entrust
To have trust in someone for a responsibility or duty.
ipagkatiwala

Slang Meanings

To let someone down with false hopes.
You promised me so many things that you couldn't actually do.
Ang dami niyong ipabata sa akin na hindi mo naman kayang gawin.
To act nice but later reveal true character.
You were good at fooling me earlier, but I don't trust you now.
Alam mo, ang galing mo mag-ipabata sa akin kanina, pero hindi ako naniniwala sayo.