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    Magingbato (en. To become stone)

    ma-ging-ba-to

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb that refers to the process or state of acquiring the characteristics of stone.
    He becomes stone after a long time underground.
    Magingbato siya pagkatapos ng matagal na panahon sa ilalim ng lupa.
    The ability to become hard or steadfast like stone.
    His feelings have become like stone, he is no longer easily hurt.
    Ang kanyang damdamin ay parang nagingbato, hindi na siya madaling masaktan.

    Etymology

    From the words 'maging' and 'bato' meaning 'to become stone' or 'to turn to stone'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a heart of stone
    To be steadfast in the face of challenges.
    magingbato ng loob

    Related Words

    stone
    A solid material that makes up the Earth's surface.
    bato

    Slang Meanings

    to be strong or not give up
    No one will become a stone in this fight, let's just fight!
    Walang magiging magiging bato sa laban na ito, laban lang tayo!
    to become tough or heartless
    Even though he has problems, it seems he has become a stone with his feelings.
    Kahit na may problema siya, parang naging bato na siya sa nararamdaman niya.