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    Mataba (en. Fat)

    /maˈta.ba/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Means having excess flesh or fat on the body.
    He was fat in his youth.
    Siya ay mataba sa kanyang kabataan.
    Refers to other things that are full or abundant.
    The soil in this area is fertile and suitable for planting.
    Ang lupa sa lugar na ito ay mataba at angkop sa pagtatanim.
    A term that can be used to describe something that is wide or thick.
    His fingers are fat from overeating.
    Ang kanyang daliri ay mataba mula sa sobrang pagkain.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'taba' which means 'fat' in English.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fat body
    Description of a person with excess weight.
    mataba ang katawan
    fertile soil
    Soil that is rich in nutrients and suitable for planting.
    matabang lupa

    Related Words

    fat
    A fatty substance that can be derived from food.
    taba
    nutrients
    Elements needed by the body for proper functioning.
    sustansiya

    Slang Meanings

    cute and chubby
    That kid is so cute, a bit chubby but adorable!
    Ang cute ng batang yun, medyo mataba pero adorable!
    pudgy cheeks
    Wow, those chubby cheeks look so pleasing to hold!
    Naku, parang ang sarap hawakan ng mga mataba niyang pisngi!
    plump now
    He used to be thin, but now he looks plump from eating too much.
    Dati siyang payat, pero ngayon, mukhang mataba na siya from eating too much.