Magbasura (en. To throw garbage)
mag-ba-su-ra
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of throwing away things considered as trash.
He threw garbage in the proper bin.
Nagbasura siya sa tamang lalagyan.
Removing things that are no longer used or needed.
We need to throw away old items.
Kailangan nating magbasura ng mga lumang gamit.
The act of cleaning by removing trash.
Let's throw away garbage before the party.
Magbasura tayo bago magpiyesta.
Etymology
from 'basura' meaning 'trash' or 'garbage' and the prefix 'mag-' indicating an action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
throwing garbage in the street
Disregarding the proper way of disposing of trash.
magbasura sa kalsada
warning against littering
Giving reminders on proper waste disposal.
nagbabala sa pagbabasura
Related Words
trash
Items thrown away because they are no longer needed or useful.
basura
to throw
The action of throwing items.
magtapon
Slang Meanings
To litter or throw trash anywhere.
Don't litter here, we might get harassed by people.
Huwag magbasura dito, baka mapagtripan tayo ng mga tao.
To refresh or clear one's mind, like dismissing bad vibes.
I need to clear my mind before I get back to work.
Kailangan ko munang magbasura bago ako bumalik sa trabaho.