Mabutig (en. Good)

/maˈbutɪg/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means having a good, positive, or pleasant quality.
The cooked food is good for your health.
Ang nilutong pagkain ay mabuti para sa iyong kalusugan.
Expressing goodness or beauty.
He is a good person who helps others.
Siya ay isang mabuting tao na tumutulong sa iba.
Can be used to describe a positive experience.
We had a good time at the party.
Nakaroon kami ng isang mabuting oras sa party.

Etymology

Originating from the word 'butig' which means good or nice.

Common Phrases and Expressions

good person
a person with good character or behavior
mabuting tao
good deed
a positive action that should be performed
mabuting gagawin

Related Words

goodness
The state or quality of being good.
kabutihan
fruit
The result of good behavior or actions.
bunga

Slang Meanings

more kind
I hope the people around you are just more kind.
Sana maging mabutig lang ang mga tao sa paligid mo.
it's okay
It's okay, I'm just nice to my friends.
Ayos lang, mabutig naman ako sa mga kaibigan ko.
cool
You're nice, so I'm just cool with you.
Mabutig ka, kaya chill lang ako sa'yo.
approachable
He's nice, so he’s easy to approach.
Mabutig siya, kaya madali siyang lapitan.