Magpakababae (en. To be womanly)

mag-pak-a-ba-ba-e

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to live or act like a woman.
Be womanly and show your true self.
Magpakababae ka at ipakita ang iyong tunay na pagkatao.
The act of valuing characteristics associated with a woman.
We should be womanly in our decisions.
Dapat tayong magpakababae sa ating mga desisyon.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'babae' which means 'female' or 'woman'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

be womanly in life
To embody the traits of a good woman in life.
magpakababae sa buhay
be womanly in decisions
To make choices based on sound judgment often associated with women.
magpakababae sa mga desisyon

Related Words

woman
A person of the female gender.
babae
womanhood
The state of being female; characteristics of being a woman.
pagiging babae

Slang Meanings

Be kind or humble in public.
I hope you can behave like a lady in front of the guests, don't be too restless.
Sana magpakababae ka sa harap ng mga bisita, huwag masyadong malikot.
To embrace femininity or enjoy being a woman.
She has started to act more feminine because she wants to be stylish.
Nagsimula na siyang magpakababae dahil gusto niyang maging stylish.
To showcase yourself or make a good impression on others.
You should behave well at the office so that the bosses will notice you.
Magpakababae ka sa opisina para makilala ka ng mga boss.