Magbabuyan (en. To farm)

mag-ba-bu-yan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that describes the activity of caring or raising animals.
Farmers raise pigs and cattle.
Ang mga magbabuyan ay nag-aalaga ng mga baboy at baka.
A form of verb that expresses an action related to farming.
Because of farming, we have enough food.
Dahil sa magbabuyan, nagkakaroon tayo ng sapat na pagkain.
Uses farming methods in animal husbandry.
The farmers have strict routines in their work.
Ang magbabuyan ay may mahigpit na mga gawain sa kanilang trabaho.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'buwan' meaning 'farming' or 'cultivation' and the verb 'mag-'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

young farmer
a child learning the process of farming or animal husbandry.
batang magbabuyan

Related Words

farming
The process of planting crops.
pagsasaka
animals
The beings raised by farmers.
hayop

Slang Meanings

to bring life
I hope you can magbabuyan on your debts!
Sana magbabuyan ka sa mga utang mo!
to be satisfied
After everything, it seems like I'm not going to magbabuyan with what I've achieved.
Pagkatapos ng lahat, parang hindi na ako magbabuyan sa narating ko.
to dream bigger
We should magbabuyan and reach our dreams.
Dapat tayong magbabuyan at maabot ang mga pangarap natin.