Magpabuya (en. Survive)
/maɡ.pa.ˈbu.ja/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of reviving or bringing back to life.
They want to revive the animals that died in the fire.
Nais nilang magpabuya ng mga hayop na namatay sa sunog.
Giving new life or vitality to an inactive thing.
This project aims to revitalize the old community.
Ang proyektong ito ay naglalayong magpabuya sa lumang komunidad.
Etymology
It originates from the root word 'buya' meaning 'to live' or 'may you live'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
revive the spirit
Giving life or strength to the spirit or soul.
magpabuya ng espiritu
revive the memories
Bringing back memories or lost things.
magpabuya sa mga alaala
Related Words
life
A state of existence; the opposite of death.
buhay
revival
Action of giving life or reviving.
pagbuhay
Slang Meanings
to be lazy
Oh come on, just be lazy at home and don’t work for now.
Naku, magpabuya ka na lang sa bahay at huwag na munang magtrabaho.
to have fun
Come on, let's just chill and have fun at the beach!
Tara, magpabuya na lang tayo at magsaya sa beach!
to bet
Gather the friends, let’s just place bets on the match!
Kumagitna ang mga kaibigan, magpabuya na lang tayo sa laban!