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    Mapasubo (en. To be in a predicament)

    /ma.pa.su.bo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A situation where a person faces a severe problem or need.
    He is in a predicament due to his failure to repay his debt.
    Nasa mapasubo siya dahil sa kanyang hindi pagbabalik ng utang.
    A condition that becomes difficult to solve or remove.
    Their relationship is in a predicament as they do not understand each other.
    Ang kanilang relasyon ay nasa mapasubo sapagkat hindi sila nagkakaintindihan.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'pasubo', meaning in a state of being caught or uncontrollable.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in a predicament
    in a difficult situation
    nasa mapasubo

    Related Words

    in a state of being caught
    a situation that necessitates immediate help.
    pasubo

    Slang Meanings

    In a precarious situation or problem.
    It seems like we're in a tight spot with this project, so many requirements!
    Parang mapasubo tayo sa project na ito, ang daming requirements!
    On the verge of collapsing or getting into trouble.
    If we don't fix this, our business will be in serious trouble.
    Kung hindi natin maayos ito, mapasubo ang negosyo natin.
    On the brink of danger or disaster.
    Let's not go out, we might get caught in the storm.
    Huwag na tayong lumabas, baka mapasubo tayo sa bagyo.