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    Kalibungbong (en. Spade)

    /ka.li.bung.bong/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of tool used for digging or moving soil.
    I used a spade to dig the soil in the garden.
    Gumamit ako ng kalibungbong upang hukayin ang lupa sa hardin.
    Introduces a specific tool with a broad blade and a long handle.
    The spade is essential in agriculture for farmers.
    Ang kalibungbong ay mahalaga sa agrikultura para sa mga magsasaka.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Tagalog words `kali` meaning 'knife' and `bungbong` referring to bursting or splitting.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The spade is important in agricultural land.
    The spade is important in agricultural land.
    Mahalaga ang kalibungbong sa lupaing agrikultural.

    Related Words

    shovel
    A type of tool used for digging and moving materials.
    pala
    trowel
    A smaller type of spade used for more detailed work like digging or laying cement.
    trowel

    Slang Meanings

    Talented or smooth in a particular thing.
    Mark is so good, he's like a pro in basketball!
    Sobrang galing ni Mark, parang kalibungbong siya sa basketball!
    Unusual skill or talent.
    Ella's performance was really impressive!
    Yung performance ni Ella, kalibungbong talaga!
    Famous or popular in what they do.
    Now, he's really popular on social media!
    Ngayon, kalibungbong na siya sa social media!