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    Magatubili (en. To abstain)

    /maɡaˈtubili/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action that occurs or is performed by a person.
    He wants to abstain from vices to improve his health.
    Nais niyang magatubili sa mga bisyo upang mapabuti ang kanyang kalusugan.
    Suppressing or resisting a desire or temptation.
    He trains himself to abstain from overeating.
    Sinasanay niya ang sarili na magatubili sa sobrang pagkain.
    Not emphasizing or involving oneself in something.
    He often abstains when there are offers he doesn't need.
    Madalas siyang magatubili kapag may mga alok na hindi kanyang kailangan.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to abstain from vices
    To practice avoidance of bad habits.
    magatubili sa bisyo
    to refrain from bad deeds
    Not to participate in undesirable activities.
    magatubili sa mga masamang gawain

    Related Words

    root word
    The root word referring to the act of referring or mentioning.
    tubili

    Slang Meanings

    To 'magatubili' means to 'lie' or 'pretend.'
    You're so full of 'magatubili' with my orders, you're not even doing it.
    Ang dami mong ‘magatubili’ sa utos ko, hindi nga ginagawa.
    Speaking or chatting that is untruthful.
    Don't listen to him, he's just full of 'magatubili.'
    Wag kang makinig sa kanya, puro ‘magatubili’ lang ang sinasabi niya.