Kubo (en. Nipa hut)
/ˈku.bo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of house made from local materials such as wood and thatch.
The hut is a symbol of rural living.
Ang kubo ay isang simbolo ng pamumuhay sa kanayunan.
A small house typically found in the provinces of the Philippines.
Huts are often used as resting places in the fields.
Ang mga kubo ay kadalasang ginagamit bilang mga pahingahan sa mga bukirin.
A house made from natural materials, which can also be used for storage.
There are huts that provide shelter for animals.
May mga kubo na nagbibigay ng lilim para sa mga hayop.
Etymology
A Tagalog term referring to a type of house typically made of wood and thatch.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Hut in the middle of the field
A simple house located in the midst of agricultural land.
Kubo sa gitna ng parang
Related Words
house
A structure or home where people live.
bahay
thatch
Material used for the roofs of huts, usually made from coconut leaves.
pawid
Slang Meanings
A nipa hut full of partying vibes.
At our kubo, we just chill with friends and drink.
Sa kubo natin, chill lang tayo ng mga tropa at mag-inuman.
A place to hide or rest.
Here in the kubo, I can rest from the heat of the sun.
Dito sa kubo, makakapagpahinga ako sa init ng araw.
Simplicity and history.
Sometimes, it's happier in the kubo because it’s just simple living.
Minsan, mas masaya sa kubo dahil simpleng buhay lang.