Makabuti (en. Good)

/ma-ka-bu-ti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to a thing or person with positive characteristics.
His behavior is good for everyone.
Ang kanyang asal ay makabuti sa lahat.
Shows goodness or orderliness in a situation.
His interaction with the community is good.
Makabuti ang kanyang pakikipag-ugnayan sa komunidad.

Etymology

Root word 'buthi', meaning good or well.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Good thinking
Proper thinking is important for mental health.
Makabuti ang isip

Related Words

goodness
Characteristics or actions that bring goodness to others.
kabutihan

Slang Meanings

worth it
What I paid here is worth it, it's beautiful!
Sulit ang binayad ko dito, ang ganda!
better
It's better for us to just wait.
Mas mabuti nang maghintay na lang tayo.
really okay
The sinigang you made is really okay!
Yung sinigang na ginawa mo, okay na okay!