Magabono (en. To inflate)

/ma.gɐ.'bo.no/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To make something big or heavy.
Inflate the balloon before taking it out to the party.
Magabono ka ng lobo bago ilabas sa fiesta.
Fill with air or something else to make it more powerful or bigger.
Inflate the live fish to keep it alive.
Magabono ng buhay na isda upang hindi ito mamatay.
Suspending or raising something from the ground.
Inflate items that will serve as decorations in your living room.
Magabono ng mga bagay na magsisilbing palamuti sa iyong sala.

Etymology

from the root word 'gabo' meaning 'heavy' or 'massive'

Common Phrases and Expressions

inflate the tire
Inflating the vehicle's tire.
magabono ng gulong

Related Words

gabo
Root word meaning 'heavy'.
gabo

Slang Meanings

Lacking in wealth or money.
Because he's struggling to make ends meet, he had to work really hard.
Dahil sa magabono ang buhay niya, napilitan siyang magtrabaho nang mabuti.
Constantly facing problems or debts.
Our family is always under financial strain due to expenses.
Laging magabono ang pamilya namin sa mga gastusin.
Completely broke, always in tight spots.
I don't know how I'll be able to pay, I'm completely broke right now.
Di ko alam kung paano ko maiging makakabayad, magabono kasi ako sa ngayon.