Nabubuhat (en. Being lifted)

/na-bu-bu-hat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
This verb refers to the action of carrying, lifting, or raising something.
The children were assisted down by their teachers from the raised area.
Ang mga bata ay binabaan ng kanilang mga guro mula sa kanyang nasasakupan na nabubuhat.
It refers to the state of an object that is being lifted or supported.
The lifted part of the cargo is very heavy.
Ang nabubuhat na bahagi ng kargamento ay napakabigat.
This is a verb form represented by the root word 'buhat' with a prefix.
I can carry heavy items by myself.
Nabubuhat ko ang mga mabibigat na bagay sa aking sarili.

Etymology

Nabubuhat comes from the word 'buhat' which means 'lift' or 'carry'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

being carried on the back
refers to something that is cared for or taken care of.
nabubuhat sa likod

Related Words

lift
The root word referring to the action of lifting or carrying.
buhat
heavy
A word that describes something that has weight.
mabigat

Slang Meanings

ability to lift or carry weight
Wow, you’re amazing! It’s like you can lift everyone here.
Grabe, ang galing mo! Parang nabubuhat mo lahat ng tao dito.
becoming popular or skilled
He’s getting famous on social media, he has so many followers now!
Nabubuhat na siya sa social media, ang dami nang followers!
rising above others
He’s really standing out in his field, his rank is so high now.
Nabubuhat na siya sa kanyang larangan, ang taas na ng rank niya.