Manubalang (en. Robust)
/ma.nu.ba.lang/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person responsible for caring or protecting.
He is the guardian of the children at school.
Siya ang manubalang ng mga bata sa paaralan.
Guardian of natural resources.
The forest guardian is an important figure in conservation.
Ang manubalang ng kagubatan ay mahalagang tauhan sa konserbasyon.
Etymology
from the root word 'manubal', meaning guardian or protector.
Common Phrases and Expressions
guardian of nature
A person who cares for and values the environment.
manubalang ng kalikasan
Related Words
manubal
The root word meaning guardian.
manubal
care
The action of caring or protecting.
pangalaga
Slang Meanings
Sudden and unexpected visit or arrival.
There are so many people at home; my friends just showed up out of nowhere.
Ang daming tao sa bahay, biglang manubalang ang mga kaibigan ko.
To intrude or come uninvited.
You might end up embarrassed; don't just show up uninvited to that party.
Baka mapahiya ka, huwag kang manubalang sa party na 'yun.
Showing up spontaneously without prior notice.
When you show up unexpectedly, you should always be ready with food.
Kapag manubalang ka, dapat ready ka lagi sa pagkain.