Magdebu (en. Debut)

/maɡˈdebu/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A ceremony or unveiling typically performed by a young girl on her birthday.

Her debut was a grand celebration for her friends and family.

Ang kanyang magdebu ay isang malaking handog para sa kanyang mga kaibigan at pamilya.

A celebration or gathering showcasing a young girl's transition to womanhood.

Many guests attended her debut to celebrate her coming of age.

Maraming bisita ang dumalo sa kanyang magdebu upang ipagdiwang ang kanyang pagiging dalaga.

One of the traditional celebrations in Filipino culture that usually occurs at the age of eighteen.

The debut is an important tradition in Filipino culture.

Ang magdebu ay isang mahalagang tradisyon sa kulturang Pilipino.

Maria's debut

Maria's 18th birthday is her debut.

Magdebu si Maria

debutante

A young girl introduced at her debut.

debutsante

reception

A part of the debut where the debutante receives guests.

pagtanggap

To have a heavy period.

There, I'm going to have my period this month, so I need to stock up on pads.

Ayun, magdebu na ako this month, kaya kailangan ko na mag-stock ng pads.

To have the first period (menstruation).

She had her first period when she was 12 years old.

Nagdebu na siya nung 12 years old siya.