Magbumabad (en. Soak)

/maɡbuˈmabad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb describing the action of placing something in a liquid.
Soak the clothes in water to remove the stain.
Magbabad ka ng damit sa tubig upang mawala ang mantsa.
The process of exposing something to water or another liquid.
Soak the fruit in sugar before cooking.
Magbumabad ng prutas sa asukal bago lutuin.
The act of immersing something into a liquid for preservation.
You need to soak the wood in oil to prevent it from rotting.
Kailangan mong magbabad ng kahoy sa langis upang hindi ito mabulok.

Etymology

Originates from the root word 'babad' meaning 'to soak' or 'to place in liquid'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

soak feet
A common way to soothe the feet by placing them in water.
magbabad ng paa

Related Words

soak
The root word meaning 'to place in liquid' or 'to soak'.
babad
to soak
The action indicating the act of placing something in liquid.
magbabad

Slang Meanings

To take a bath or soak in water.
Let's just go to the beach to soak and enjoy!
Doon na lang tayo sa beach para magbumabad at mag-enjoy!
To relax.
I need to soak a bit before we leave.
Kailangan ko munang magbumabad bago tayo umalis.
To have fun or to chill.
We rarely get to bond like this, so let's soak for a bit!
Minsan lang tayong makapag-bonding, kaya magbumabad muna tayo!