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    Mangubos (en. Destroyer)

    /maŋuˈbos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb referring to the action of destruction or causing damage.
    This storm will destroy many houses in the town.
    Ang bagyong ito ay mangubos ng maraming bahay sa bayan.
    The action that causes the destruction or change of an object from one condition to another.
    Sometimes excessive heat can destroy crops.
    Minsan ang labis na init ay maaaring mangubos sa mga pananim.
    The process of removing or eliminating something from a position or condition.
    He wanted to get rid of all the unnecessary items in his house.
    Nais niyang mangubos ang lahat ng hindi kinakailangang gamit sa kanyang bahay.

    Etymology

    Tagalog word related to 'gubo' which means 'to make things fall down or disappear.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to deplete wealth
    To destroy or cause loss of wealth or property.
    mangubos ng yaman

    Related Words

    ruin
    A noun referring to the destruction or damage of something.
    gubo

    Slang Meanings

    Flat out fallen or collapsed
    That building is mangubos, that no matter what happens, there's no hope left.
    Yung tinggi ay mangubos, na kahit anong mangyari, wala nang pag-asa.
    Lost energy or spirit
    He seems mangubos ever since his favorite game ended.
    Parang mangubos na siya mula nang matapos ang kanyang paboritong laro.
    Broken or having problems
    My laptop is mangubos, I think it needs to be fixed.
    Yung laptop ko mangubos na, kailangan na yata itong ayusin.