Makapagbata (en. To be able to entertain children)

ma-ka-pag-ba-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The ability of a person to provide entertainment or joy to children.

He has the ability to entertain children, so he became a teacher for them.

Siya ay may kakayahang makapagbata kaya't siya ang naging guro sa mga bata.

This is a compound word derived from 'makapag' and 'bata', referring to a person's ability to entertain or provide joy to children.

to be able to provide joy

the ability to bring happiness to children

makapagbata ng kasiyahan

child

A person of young age.

bata

To give birth (according to context, especially in a humorous or light-hearted way)

Why haven't you reached out? You've been able to give birth for a long time now!

Bakit di ka pa nagpaparamdam? Ang tagal mo na ring makapagbata ah!

To get someone pregnant

I don't have any plans yet, but I’d like to get someone pregnant next year.

Wala pa akong plano, pero gusto ko sanang makapagbata sa susunod na taon.

To become a parent

She said she's ready to give birth and become a mother.

Sabi niya, ready na siyang makapagbata at maging ina.