Mababata (en. Children)

/ma.ba.ba.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A group or bunch of children.
The children are playing in the park.
Ang mga mababata ay naglalaro sa parke.
Individuals at a young age.
Children need proper care.
Kailangan ng mga mababata ang tamang pangangalaga.
Reflects youth or being a child.
The joy of children is full of happiness.
Ang kasiyahan ng mababata ay puno ng saya.

Etymology

Focused on the word 'child', which means 'bata' or 'young'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

care for children
The process of providing care and attention to children.
pag-aalaga sa mababata

Related Words

child
A person at a young age.
bata
youth
Stage of life usually from ages 13 to 19.
kabataan

Slang Meanings

young kids, very young ones who seem to have no worries in life
The mababata in the neighborhood are always playing in the street.
Yung mga mababata sa barangay, lagi na lang naglalaro sa kalsada.
simple people, not too fancy or complicated
They are the mababata here, just chill in life and never rush.
Sila ang mga mababata dito, chill lang sa buhay at never nagmamadali.