Makaubos (en. To exhaust)
/makau̱bos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To completely run out of something or resources.
Without saving, his salary was quickly exhausted.
Nang hindi nag-ipon, mabilis na nakaubos ang kanyang sahod.
To consume or use up something.
We could exhaust the food if we're not careful.
Makaubos tayo ng pagkain kung hindi tayo mag-iingat.
To run out of time.
He exhausted his time playing on the computer.
Makaubos ang kanyang oras sa paglalaro sa kompyuter.
Common Phrases and Expressions
To exhaust wealth
All wealth is depleted.
Makaubos ng yaman
To exhaust time
All time is spent.
Makaubos ng oras
Related Words
spent
Nothing left or remaining.
ubos
use
An object used for a purpose.
gamit
Slang Meanings
to use up or make everything gone
Dude, he emptied all the ice in the fridge, we have nothing to drink!
Pare, nagmakaubos siya ng yelo sa ref, wala na tayong maiinom!
to waste time or opportunity
I hope you didn't waste your time with that person.
Sana hindi ka nagmakaubos sa pag-aaksaya ng oras sa tao na 'yan.
to spend all money
He spent all his money buying toys.
Nagmakaubos siya sa pagbili ng mga laruan.