Magbanto (en. To give birth)

/mæɡˈbanto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Gave birth or brought life to a person or animal.
Her mother gave birth to three children.
Ang kanyang ina ay nagbanto ng tatlong anak.
The process of creating new life.
The health of the mother is important during birth.
Mahalaga ang kalusugan ng ina sa panahon ng magbanto.
An act or deed of bringing a new being into the world.
The pain of giving birth is little compared to the joy of new life.
Ang pagod ng magbanto ay maliit lamang kumpara sa saya ng bagong buhay.

Etymology

from the root word 'banto' meaning 'born'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

about to give birth
fighting for the life of her child.
manganganak na

Related Words

pregnant
A condition when a woman is carrying a baby in her womb.
buntis
childbirth
The process of giving birth.
panganak

Slang Meanings

To pretend or act like you're rich.
Wow, he thinks so highly of himself, like he's just flexing.
Grabe, ang taas ng tingin niya sa sarili, parang nagba-banto lang.
To brag or show off.
He always brags about his achievements.
Lagi na lang siyang nagba-banto sa kanyang mga parangal.
To be over the top or excessively expressive.
Don't be too extra in your stories, it's getting annoying.
Huwag masyadong magbanto sa mga kwento mo, nakakaumay na.