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    Matubo (en. To grow)

    /maˈtubo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    the sprouting of a plant or things
    The flowers begin to grow in spring.
    Ang mga bulaklak ay nagsisimulang matubo sa tagsibol.
    the growth or development of a person or idea
    He needs time for his intelligence to grow.
    Kailangan ng panahon para matubo ang kanyang talino.
    the time of forming or rising
    The growth of children in their knowledge is important for their future.
    Ang matubo ng mga bata sa kanilang kaalaman ay mahalaga sa kanilang kinabukasan.

    Etymology

    root word 'tubo'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to grow profits
    to gain substantial profit from a business
    matubo ang kita
    his/her mind grows
    a person becomes wiser or has deeper understanding
    matubo ang kanyang isipan

    Related Words

    tubo
    the process of sprouting or development of plants or ideas
    tubo

    Slang Meanings

    Always storytelling or gossiping.
    My friend is so matubo, it seems like they know nothing but to share tales.
    Sobrang matubo ng kaibigan ko, parang walang ibang alam kundi ang magkuwento.
    A person who loves to join in conversations they aren't even a part of.
    There goes Mark, the matubo who always butts into our conversation.
    Nandiyan na naman si Mark, ang matubo na laging nakikialam sa aming usapan.
    Nearly everything they say is offensive or insulting.
    Wow, the matubo comments from people on social media lately!
    Grabe, ang matubo ng comments ng mga tao sa social media lately!