Maibahan (en. To be flooded)
/maiˈbahan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that emphasizes the occurrence or emergence of flooding.
During the rainy season, the river may be flooded.
Sa panahon ng tag-ulan, ang ilog ay maaaring maibahan.
Expresses the condition where a place is subject to flooding.
Some barangays reported that their roads are flooded.
Ang ilang barangay ay nagreport na maibahan ang kanilang mga kalsada.
Etymology
root word: baha
Common Phrases and Expressions
flooded town
means the town is submerged in water due to heavy rain.
maibahan ang bayan
Related Words
flood
The occurrence of water overflowing from its normal level in an area.
baha
branch
Parts of a tree that can cause obstruction in waterways.
sanga
Slang Meanings
To share a bit of bread or food with someone else.
Maybe you can share a bit of snacks with me, I'm hungry!
Baka naman maibahan mo ako ng konting snacks, gutom na ako!
To give a little help or support.
Could you help me out with the project, I need extra hands!
Maibahan mo naman ako sa proyekto, kailangan ko ng extra hands!
To lend something to someone, even temporarily.
Could you give me some water, can you lend me some?
Pakibigyan nga ako ng tubig, maibahan mo ba ako?