Mangimbulo (en. Person who brings joy)

/maŋ.ɪmˈbulo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or individual who brings joy or happiness to others.
He is known for his ability to be a bringer of joy at gatherings.
Siya ay kilala sa kanyang kakayahang maging mangimbulo sa mga pagtitipon.
A person who entertains or gives pleasure to people.
Every left step he takes seems to be a bringer of joy to our hearts.
Bawat kaliwang hakbang niya ay tila nagiging mangimbulo ng aming mga puso.

Etymology

from the root word 'imbulo' meaning joy or happiness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bringer of joy
a person who brings happiness to others
mangimbulo sa ligaya

Related Words

imbulo
The word 'imbulo' means joy or happiness.
imbulo
kasiyahan
A feeling of joy and happiness.
kasiyahan

Slang Meanings

To squat or live in a place that you do not own.
Rent is too high in Manila, so Mark just squatted in an abandoned house.
Sobrang taas ng upa sa Manila, kaya nag-mangimbulo na lang si Mark sa isang abandoned na bahay.
To ask for help or borrow from someone else.
My friend always asks to borrow snacks from me when we watch a movie.
Yung friend ko, palaging mangimbulo sa akin ng snacks kapag nanonood kami ng sine.