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    Magpapulubi (en. To beg)

    mag-pa-pu-lu-bi

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action that describes a person undertaking to ask for help or material possessions.
    He was begging on the street to raise money.
    Siya ay nagmagpapulubi sa kalsada upang makalikom ng pera.
    To take all steps to obtain necessary things for living.
    Outside the church, he was begging from people.
    Sa labas ng simbahan, siya'y nagmagpapulubi sa mga tao.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'pulubi', meaning 'a person who is hungry or begging'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Looking for help
    Requesting support from others.
    Naghahanap ng tulong

    Related Words

    beggar
    A person who begs or seeks compassion from others.
    pulubi
    compassion
    A feeling of pity or sympathy for another person.
    awa

    Slang Meanings

    to seek pity
    He seems to act sweet to solicit pity from others.
    Parang nagmamagandang-loob siya para magpapulubi sa ibang tao.
    to strive or fight
    He’s not just going to beg; he will really fight for his dreams.
    Siya’y hindi lang basta magpapulubi, makikibaka talaga siya para sa kanyang mga pangarap.
    to act cool or nonchalant
    Sometimes, he just acts like a bum to seem cool to others.
    Minsan, nagiging magpapulubi lang siya para magpaka-cool sa mga tao.