Labot (en. Assistance)

la-bot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of providing help or support needed.
The assistance of local people in the reports of the storm is greatly admired.
Ang labot ng mga lokal na tao sa mga ulat ng bagyo ay labis na hinahangaan.
The active participation in a task or project.
Assistance from everyone is needed to achieve the goal.
Kailangan ng labot mula sa lahat para makamit ang layunin.
Help based on providing information or knowledge.
The teacher's assistance to the students is important for their growth.
Ang labot ng guro sa mga estudyante ay mahalaga para sa kanilang pag-unlad.

Etymology

from the words 'outside' and 'help'

Common Phrases and Expressions

need for assistance
indicates that help is needed
kailangan ng labot

Related Words

help
The act of providing support or help to others.
tulong
support
Providing backing or help to a person or project.
suporta

Slang Meanings

To pack or carry things to be bought or taken.
Let's labot, we have lots to carry!
Labot na tayo, dami na nating dala!
To invite or arrange a gathering for an event or celebration.
Let's labot for Jenny's birthday on Saturday!
Labot tayo sa birthday ni Jenny sa Sabado!
Gathering or coming together of people for an activity.
Let's labot tomorrow, I'm game!
Labot tayo bukas, game na!