Matabil (en. Talkative)

/maˈtabil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Having a tendency to talk or initiate conversation.

He is talkative, making it easy for him to make friends.

Siya ay matabil, kaya madaling makipagkaibigan.

People or things that possess excessive talking.

The talkative children are often noticed at school.

Ang mga matabil na bata ay kadalasang napapansin sa paaralan.

Referring to a person who likes to give opinions or feelings.

He is not talkative when he is not interested in the conversation.

Hindi siya matabil kapag hindi siya interested sa usapan.

From the word 'tabi' meaning 'to speak' or 'to have something to say'.

talkative child

A child who loves to talk or tell stories.

matabil na bata

very talkative

Extremely talkative.

napaka-matabil

to speak

The act of giving speech or communicating using language.

magsalita

conversation

Having a discussion or dialogue.

usap

strong at biting or answering

Liza is so matabil with questions, it's like she's not afraid to answer everything.

Sobrang matabil ni Liza sa mga tanong, parang hindi siya natatakot sa sagutin ang lahat.

inquisitive or very talkative

I didn't want to talk to Mark anymore because he's matabil and always has an answer for everything.

Ayaw ko na sanang makausap si Mark, kasi matabil siya at laging may kasagutan sa kahit anong bagay.

honest with what is said

Janna said she's matabil but she was true to her words.

Sabi ni Janna, matabil siya pero naging totoo naman sa mga sinabi niya.