Masabuyan (en. To be watered)
/ma.sa.bu.jan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of a thing being doused or immersed in water.
The plants need to be sprinkled with water every morning.
Kailangan masabuyan ang mga halaman ng tubig tuwing umaga.
The arrival or acquisition of water to an object through washing or aiding.
The soil must be moistened to become fertile.
Ang lupa ay dapat masabuyan ng halumigmig upang maging mabunga.
A process of assisting the growth of plants through water.
The crops need to be watered to maintain their health.
Ang mga pananim ay masabuyan upang mapanatili ang kanilang kalusugan.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'saboy' meaning 'to spread' or 'scatter'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sprinkled with water
indicates the act of watering or moistening the soil with water
masabuyan ng tubig
Related Words
scatter
The root word meaning to spread or scatter.
saboy
watering
The process of applying water to plants.
dilig
Slang Meanings
fond of delicious food
Mark is masabuyan, that's why he's always busy at the buffet.
Masabuyan si Mark, kaya lagi siyang abala sa buffet.
quickly finished (especially food)
Nothing was left on the table; the guests are masabuyan.
Walang natira sa lamesa, masabuyan kasi ang mga bisita.