Lubaklubak (en. Pothole)
/lu.bak.lu.bak/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of hole or damage on the road caused by erosion or heavy vehicles.
The pothole on the road disrupts motorists.
Ang lubaklubak sa kalsada ay nakakaabala sa mga motorista.
A dangerous part of the road that could cause an accident.
Due to the pothole, many vehicles fell off the cliff.
Dahil sa lubaklubak, maraming sasakyan ang nahulog sa bangin.
A deficiency in the condition of a pathway that should be repaired.
The presence of many potholes indicates a lack of road maintenance.
Ang pagkakaroon ng maraming lubaklubak ay nagpapakita ng kakulangan sa maintenance ng kalsada.
Etymology
root word: lubak
Common Phrases and Expressions
filled with potholes
a road filled with holes or damage
mapuno ng lubak
the road is dangerous
a road with potholes that could cause harm
delikado ang daan
Related Words
road
A pathway used by vehicles and people.
kalsada
to break
Indicates having damage or defect.
masira
Slang Meanings
Often, a situation becomes complicated or messy.
Because of their chaotic plan, we really struggled with the project.
Dahil sa lubaklubak na plano nila, talagang nahirapan kami sa project.
Indicates the failure or breakdown of something.
It's like the details are all over the place; the report makes no sense.
Parang lubaklubak ang mga detalye, wala talagang sense ang report.
A simple way of saying a situation is full of problems.
Oh no, life is a mess, just full of problems!
Naku, ang lubaklubak ng buhay, puro problema lang!