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    Mabatubalani (en. Magnet)

    ma-ba-tu-ba-la-ni

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An object that has the ability to attract other metals or iron.
    The magnet is used in compasses.
    Ang mabatubalani ay ginagamit sa mga kompas.
    An object that has magnetic properties.
    Magnets can be made from various materials.
    Ang mga mabatubalani ay maaaring itayo mula sa iba't ibang materyales.

    Etymology

    Derived from the words 'batu-batu' and 'balani', referring to stones with magnetic qualities.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    magnet of reason
    A person or thing that seems to have an attractive influence.
    mabatubalani ng kadahilanan

    Related Words

    magnetism
    The property of having the ability to attract metals.
    magnetismo
    stone
    A hard substance found in nature, either natural or man-made.
    bato

    Slang Meanings

    easily attracted or fall for someone
    My friend said, I'm like a magnet to pretty girls.
    Sabi ng barkada ko, parang mabatubalani ako sa mga pretty girls.
    has a unique charisma
    You're really great, it's like you have a magnetism in your personality.
    Ang galing mo talaga, parang may mabatubalani ka sa personality mo.
    too attractive
    Wow, she seems to be a magnet with all the suitors coming after her.
    Grabe, parang mabatubalani siya sa dami ng nanliligaw.