Mapabuhos (en. To pour)
/ma.pa.bu.hos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb describing the action of pouring intended to achieve a flow or effect.
To pour water from the bucket into the glass.
Mapabuhos ang tubig mula sa timba papunta sa baso.
The action of placing a liquid into a container or space.
It is necessary to pour oil into the engine for it to run.
Kailangan mapabuhos ang langis sa makina upang umandar ito.
The execution of pouring that brings a result or effect.
Food can be poured onto the plate, we are ready to eat.
Mapabuhos ang pagkain sa plato, handa na tayo kumain.
Etymology
From the root word 'buhos', meaning 'to pour'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to pour heat
aiming to convey heat or the feeling of warmth quickly.
mapabuhos ng init
to pour anger
expressing anger or emotion in a specific situation.
mapabuhos ang poot
Related Words
pour
The word 'pour' means the action of flowing or rushing of a liquid.
buhos
transfer
A process involving the movement of liquid from one container to another.
salin
Slang Meanings
slippery or really wet
Because of the rain, the road is really slippery.
Dahil sa ulan, ang kalsada ay talagang mapabuhos.
chaotic or exploding with activity
When the crowd shouted, the scene became chaotic.
Nung umagaw ang sigaw ng mga tao, parang mapabuhos ang eksena.
feeling down or distressed
When I think about my problems, I feel really down.
Kapag naisip ko ang mga problema, parang mapabuhos ang pakiramdam ko.