Magalpombra (en. To shelter)

/ma.gal.pom.bra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

It means the action of providing shade or protection from the sun.

I need to shelter the children while they play outside.

Kailangan kong magalpombra sa mga bata habang naglalaro sila sa labas.

A way of understanding or helping others from unwanted external conditions.

His goal is to shelter those in need of help.

Ang kanyang layunin ay magalpombra sa mga nangangailangan ng tulong.

Root word 'pombra' meaning 'parasol' or 'umbrella' and 'magal' meaning 'to make' or 'to cause'.

To shelter from the sun

To provide protection from the sun.

Magalpombra sa araw

shade

A commonly used term for anything that provides protection from the sun.

lilim

umbrella

An object carried to provide shade or protection from rain and sun.

payong

Coming from 'mag-alpombra', which refers to contributing to people even if they don't have the ability.

You don't need to magalpombra to do your job.

Di mo na kailangan ng magalpombra para sa gawin ang trabaho mo.

Avoiding participation in conversations or activities that are uncomfortable.

Since he's not used to it, he'll just magalpombra with other people.

Dahil hindi siya sanay, magalpombra na lang siya sa ibang tao.

Showing that he prefers to hang out and avoid responsibilities.

Instead of helping, he just magalpombra at home.

Imbes na tumulong, magalpombra na lang siya sa bahay.