Kubaw (en. Moon)

koo-baw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of the sky that provides light at night.
The moon can be seen above the clouds at night.
Ang kubaw ay makikita sa ibabaw ng mga ulap tuwing gabi.
A celestial body visible from the Earth.
Many people admire the beauty of the moon.
Maraming tao ang humahanga sa ganda ng kubaw sa buwan.
A symbol of love and hope in many cultures.
The moon is often used as a symbol in poetry.
Ang kubaw ay madalas na ginagamit na simbolo sa mga tula.

Etymology

Malay language, meaning 'moon' or 'water body'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Moon of love
A way of expressing a romantic theme related to the moon.
Kubaw ng pag-ibig
Glimmer of the moon
The light of the moon at night.
Kislap ng kubaw

Related Words

month
A celestial body that orbits around the Earth.
buwan
light
The state or quality of being bright; coming from various sources.
liwanag

Slang Meanings

a joyful gathering or bonding
Let's hang out later, it's a kubaw!
Sama-sama tayo mamaya, kubaw tayo!
foolishness or playful activity
No seriousness in this kubaw!
Walang ka seryosohan sa kubaw na 'to!
fun or celebration
We need to have a kubaw because of his birthday!
Kailangan nating mag-kubaw dahil sa kanyang birthday!