Magpaigib (en. To draw water)

/mɐgpaʔiˈɡib/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action verb that refers to the act of obtaining water from its source.
Draw some water for our drink.
Magpaigib ka ng tubig para sa ating inumin.
The process of transferring water from one place to another.
Like in summer days, we need to draw water every day.
Tulad ng mga araw ng tag-init, kailangan nating magpaigib araw-araw.

Etymology

root word: 'to draw water'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to draw water
the act of obtaining water from a well or other source.
magpaigib ng tubig
working for water
the effort to have enough water.
nagtatrabaho para sa tubig

Related Words

draw
the act of obtaining water from its source.
igib
well
a source of water.
balon

Slang Meanings

to borrow money or tools with a promise to pay it back
He borrowed from his friend to buy rice.
Nagpaigib siya sa kaibigan niya para sa pambili ng bigas.
to ask for help or support from others
When there’s a problem, he often asks for help from his sibling.
Kapag may problema, madalas siyang magpaigib sa kanyang kapatid.