Pagbibilad (en. Exposure)

/paɡbiˈlaʔd/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of exposing items like clothes or food to the sun to dry or preserve.
Exposing clothes to the sun is an effective way of drying.
Ang pagbibilad ng mga damit sa araw ay epektibong paraan ng pagpapatuyo.
A method of caring for crops by allowing them to receive sunlight.
Exposure is essential for the proper growth of plants.
Mahalaga ang pagbibilad para sa tamang paglago ng mga halaman.

Etymology

From the root word 'bilad' meaning 'exposure' or 'subjected to sunlight.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Expose yourself to the sun.
Expose yourself to the sun for the benefit.
Magpagbilad ka sa araw.

Related Words

exposed
The state in which something is subjected to sunlight.
bilad

Slang Meanings

Drying in the sunlight
He's sunbathing at the beach to get a tan.
Naka-pagbibilad siya sa beach para magpa-tan.
Absorbing vitamin D
I need to sunbathe for vitamin D.
Kailangan ko ng pagbibilad para sa vitamin D.
Wasting time in the summer
I'm excited to sunbathe in the summer.
Sabik na akong mag-pagbibilad sa tag-init.