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    Mababa (en. Low)

    ma-ba-ba

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Coming below or lower than a certain level.
    His character is far too low compared to his expected standards.
    Ang kanyang pagkatao ay labis na mababa sa kanyang inaasahang pamantayan.
    Referring to something that is not high.
    That house is low compared to the other buildings around.
    Ang bahay na iyon ay mababa kumpara sa ibang mga gusali sa paligid.
    Showing a lack of reputation or value.
    Others hold a low opinion of him because of his decisions.
    May mababang tingin ang iba sa kanya dahil sa kanyang mga desisyon.

    Etymology

    Originates from the word 'baba' meaning 'low' or 'lower' in Tagalog.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    low regard
    having a bad opinion or perception of a person or thing.
    mababa ang tingin
    humble heart
    shows humility or gentleness.
    mababa ang puso

    Related Words

    below
    The position or state that is lower than others.
    baba

    Slang Meanings

    A woman whose face is not too attractive.
    Anne seems to be unattractive, but she's happy.
    Parang mababa si Anne, pero masaya naman siya.
    Too kind-hearted or soft-hearted.
    Why is she like that? She seems so soft-hearted to everyone.
    Bakit kaya siya ganyan? Mukhang mababa naman siya sa lahat.
    Low-key or not too noticeable.
    She's not into parties, her vibe is just low-key.
    Di siya mahilig sa party, mababa lang ang vibe niya.