Magpapatubo (en. To cultivate)

mahpah-tubo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A process of increasing or growing plants or areas that grow.
He will cultivate mango trees in his yard.
Magpapatubo siya ng mga punong mangga sa kanyang bakuran.
Caring for and providing the needs of the plants to be planted.
Soil needs to be cultivated before planting.
Kailangan munang magpapatubo ng lupa bago magtanim.
Preparing the land for crops.
Cultivating rice is important in agriculture.
Ang magpapatubo ng mga palay ay mahalaga sa agrikultura.

Etymology

root word: tubo

Common Phrases and Expressions

to cultivate value
creating or generating value from planted things.
magpapatubo ng halaga

Related Words

tubo
The part of the plant that grows from the ground and carries leaves.
tubo
magtatanim
The activity of placing seeds in the ground to grow.
magtatanim

Slang Meanings

to invest or start a business
I'm going to start a small eatery in the neighborhood.
Magpapatubo ako ng maliit na kainan sa barangay.
to generate income or wealth
We need to earn profits for the coming years.
Kailangan nating magpapatubo para sa mga susunod na taon.
to start a project aimed at making money
You can start earning on online platforms.
Puwede kang magpapatubo sa mga online platforms.