Magbabad (en. To soak)
/maɡ.ba.d/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of placing something in a liquid to soak or immerse it.
Will attempt to soak the clothes in soapy water to remove the stains.
Magtatangkang magbabad ng damit sa tubig na may sabon upang matanggal ang mantsa.
The action of submerging the body or part of the body in water.
He dove in and soaked in the cold stream.
Sumisid siya at nagbabad sa malamig na sapa.
To be part of the soaking process.
They decided to soak in the hot water after a long day.
Nagdecide silang magbabad sa mainit na tubig matapos ng mahabang araw.
Etymology
From the word 'babad' meaning to immerse or soak.
Common Phrases and Expressions
soak in the bathtub
having relaxation by immersing in hot water.
magbabad sa bathtub
soak in the pool
having fun or leisure in the swimming pool water.
magbabad sa pool
Related Words
soak
The word describing the action of soaking or immersing.
babad
submerge
The action of sinking something in water or liquid.
lubog
Slang Meanings
To relax or take a break.
Of course, I'm just going to chill at the beach later.
Syempre, magbabad lang ako sa beach mamaya.
To get comfy.
I just want to lounge on the sofa and watch Netflix.
Gusto ko lang magbabad sa sofa at manood ng Netflix.
To enjoy life.
We should just soak in the fun this weekend!
Dapat magbabad tayo sa mga saya ngayong weekend!