Lubo (en. Hollow)
/luˈbo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or thing that has emptiness inside.
There is a hollow in the middle of the garden that fills with water when it rains.
May lubo sa gitna ng hardin na puno ng tubig kapag umuulan.
A form or condition that has little depth.
The hollow of the toy fell on the floor and made a noise.
Ang lubo ng laruan ay nahulog sa sahig at nagdulot ng ingay.
Etymology
The word 'lubo' comes from the root word 'lubog' which means to descend or enter a lower level.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hollow of the earth
A place with natural formations that seem to have hollows or enclosures.
lubo ng lupa
Related Words
sink
A verb meaning to go under water or to become submerged.
lubog
Slang Meanings
Always hurt or left hanging
I'm always lubo with him, I'm always left behind.
Super lubo ako sa kanya, lagi na lang akong iniwan.
Going through a really tough time
Wow, I'm really lubo with my problems at school.
Grabe, lubo na ako sa problems ko sa school.
No significant improvement or progress
I'm lubo at work, there's no upgrade in my position.
Lubo na ako sa trabaho, walang upgrade sa posisyon ko.