Magpatubo (en. To cultivate)

/mɐg.paˈtu.bo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of growing plants or crops.
He started to cultivate vegetables in his garden.
Nagsimula siyang magpatubo ng mga gulay sa kanyang bakuran.
Gaining benefits or profit from something.
It's important to cultivate a business for his family.
Mahalaga ang magpatubo ng negosyo para sa kanyang pamilya.
The action of increasing income or wealth.
We should cultivate savings for the future.
Dapat tayong magpatubo ng savings para sa hinaharap.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'tubo' meaning 'growth' or 'profit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to cultivate a business
to start or grow a business
magpatubo ng negosyo
to cultivate wealth
to increase wealth or income
magpatubo ng yaman

Related Words

tubo
Means 'growth' or 'profit'.
tubo
pamumuhunan
The process of putting money into something to earn.
pamumuhunan

Slang Meanings

To work hard to earn money.
Wow, I really need to hustle at work to pay off my debts.
Grabe, kailangan talaga magpatubo sa trabaho para makabayad sa utang.
To invest or put in capital for a better future.
We should grow our business so that our income increases.
Dapat magpatubo tayo sa negosyo natin para lumago ang kita.
To strive or work hard.
If you really want to get that, you need to put in the effort.
Kapag gusto mo talagang makuha 'yan, kailangan mong magpatubo.