Malabato (en. Muddy)

/malaˈbato/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

A word used to describe the state of a liquid that is not clear or transparent, often containing mud or small particles.

The river is muddy after the heavy rain.

Ang ilog ay malabato pagkatapos ng malakas na ulan.

Referring to anything unclear, unstable, or filled with impurities.

The water in the well is muddy so it is not safe to drink.

Ang tubig sa balon ay malabato kaya't hindi ito ligtas inumin.

Root word: Labato

muddy water

The water is unclear and has dirt or impurities.

malabato ang tubig

labato

The root word meaning 'cloudy or murky'.

labato

show-off

Wow, his dreams are so big, he's really a show-off!

Grabe ang mga pangarap niya, ang malabato talaga!

talkative

Why are you so talkative in front of people?

Bakit nagiging malabato ka sa harap ng mga tao?

hairy

He's so malabato that he looks really hairy.

Sa sobrang malabato niya, ang itsura niya parang mabalahibo.