Magpulubi (en. To beg)

/maɡpuˈlubi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of asking for help or money from other people.

He often begs on the street.

Siya ay madalas na magpulubi sa kalsada.

Requesting livelihood or support from others due to scarcity.

Due to the hardships of life, many are forced to beg.

Sa hirap ng buhay, marami ang napipilitang magpulubi.

The term 'magpulubi' is derived from the word 'pulubi' which means 'beggar'.

begging on the street

begging in public

magpulubi sa kalye

beggar

A person who begs or asks for help for their needs.

pulubi

A deadbeat

I hope that friend of yours becomes a deadbeat, because they are useless in life.

Sana'y magpulubi na 'yang kaibigan mo, kasi wala nang silbi sa buhay.

Broke

I want to be rich, but it looks like I'll just be broke with my situation.

Gusto kong maging mayaman, pero mukhang magpulubi na lang ako sa sitwasyon ko.

Wasting money

Don't be a squanderer on nonsense, it's better to start a business.

Huwag kang magpulubi sa mga kalokohan, mas mabuting magtayo ka ng negosyo.