Mamutawi (en. Sprout)
ma-mu-ta-wi
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A plant sprouts when it grows from the ground.
In summer, the flower seeds will sprout and we will have beautiful plants.
Sa tag-init, ang mga buto ng bulaklak ay mamutawi at magkakaroon tayo ng magagandang tanim.
To sprout when something gradually rises or becomes bright.
The stars will sprout in the dark sky tonight.
Ang mga bituin ay mamutawi sa madilim na langit sa gabing ito.
Refers to the process of an idea or feeling emerging or sprouting.
In his speech, his love for the country will sprout.
Sa kanyang pagsasalita, mamutawi ang kanyang pagmamahal sa bayan.
Etymology
Root word derived from 'tawi', meaning to open or rise.
Common Phrases and Expressions
The light sprouted
The light becomes bright or evident.
Mamutawi ang liwanag
Hope sprouts
Hope re-emerges despite challenges.
Mamutawi ang pag-asa
Related Words
growth
The process of emergence or growth.
usbong
sprout
The initial part of a plant's emergence.
sibol
Slang Meanings
To start or to ignite something.
The chaos erupted in the barangay when the people heard the news.
Mamutawi ang gulo sa barangay nung narinig ng mga tao yung balita.
To become joyful or to shine.
The joy sparkled in the children's faces when the gifts arrived.
Mamutawi ang saya sa mga bata nang dumating ang mga regalo.