Maglabra (en. To use lips)
/maɡˈlabɾa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to the act of receiving or sucking with the lips.
He used his lips to sip a cold drink.
Naglabra siya ng malamig na inumin sa kanyang labi.
Using the lips in kissing or any form of intimate contact.
They happily kissed under the stars.
Masaya silang naglabra sa ilalim ng mga bituin.
An act of sipping using the lips, often used in relation to food.
She was cooking and sipped the broth with her lips from the spoon.
Nagliluto siya at naglabra ng sabaw mula sa kanyang kutsara.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Lipped out
To receive food or drink using the lips.
Naglaba ng labi
Related Words
kiss
A wild or tender meeting of lips.
halik
Slang Meanings
To piggyback or hitch a ride.
Where are you going? Just ride with me, I'll take you to town.
Saan ka pupunta? Maglabra ka na lang sa akin, dala kita sa bayan.
To join a trip or go together on the road.
This is fun, let’s hitch a ride on Jake’s trip tomorrow!
Ang saya, maglabra tayo sa trip ni Jake bukas!
To be included or join in the fun.
You got this, just join us and help us with the project.
Kaya mo 'yan, maglabra ka na sa amin at tulungan mo kaming gumawa ng project.