Magtubigtubig (en. To splash water)
/maɡtuˈbiɡtuːbiɡ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that indicates the movement of water that seems to fall or saturate.
They played by the stream and splashed water at each other.
Naglaro sila sa tabi ng batis at magtubigtubig sa isa't isa.
The creation of sound caused by water hitting an object.
When he splashed the water, it made a noise.
Nang magtubigtubig siya sa tubig, umingay ito.
The action of water touching the skin or any object.
The children are happy splashing water using the hose.
Masaya ang mga bata sa magtubigtubig gamit ang hose.
Etymology
Derived from the root words 'tubig' (water) and 'mag-' indicating an action or activity.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to splash water in the sea
the activity of playing in water by the sea
magtubigtubig sa dagat
to splash water in the rain
playing in the rain while it drizzles
magtubigtubig sa ulan
Related Words
water
A liquid essential for life, commonly a source of drinking.
tubig
wet
Condition of being wet due to water or other liquid.
basang
Slang Meanings
To leave signs or marks on a person or thing.
Can you leave a memory on him/her while being alone?
Kaya mo bang magtubigtubig ng alaala sa kanya habang nag-iisa?
To argue or debate heatedly.
Let's not go into an argument, we both have points.
Huwag na tayong magtubigtubig, parehas tayong may punto.