Maghilbana (en. To graduate)
/maɡ.hil.'ba.na/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A process of completing a level of education.
Maria graduated last year.
Nakatapos ng maghilbana si Maria noong nakaraang taon.
Receiving a diploma or certificate upon completion.
Graduation is an important step in a student's life.
Ang maghilbana ay isang mahalagang hakbang sa buhay ng estudyante.
Recognition of graduates who have succeeded in their studies.
On graduation day, many people attended to celebrate their success.
Sa araw ng maghilbana, maraming tao ang dumalo upang magsalo sa kanilang tagumpay.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Let's graduate.
Determine the time of completing studies.
Maghilbana na tayo.
Graduated from college.
Succeeded at the same educational level.
Nagmaghilbana sa kolehiyo.
Related Words
diploma
A document proving the completion of a level of education.
diploma
ceremony
A formal event celebrating graduation.
seremonyas
Slang Meanings
Always changing their mind or decision
My friend is fickle because every day, they want something different.
Ang friend ko, maghilbana kasi bawat araw, iba ang gusto.
Without a clear direction or purpose
Right now, I'm still thinking about which course to take; it seems like I'm indecisive about my decision.
Ngayon, pinag-iisipan ko pa kung anong course ang kukunin ko, mukhang maghilbana ako sa desisyon ko.
Lazy to make a decision
I'm always indecisive when it comes to choosing food; it's so hard!
Palagi akong maghilbana sa pagpili ng pagkain, ang hirap kasi!