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    Pagsuba (en. To dive)

    pahg-soo-bah

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of entering water or a river by immersing the body.
    He dove into the sea to see some fish.
    Nagpagsuba siya sa dagat upang makakita ng mga isda.
    A method of diving to retrieve objects from underwater.
    After much training, he learned to dive well.
    Matapos ang maraming pagsasanay, natutunan niyang magsuba ng maayos.
    The act of committing to something with full dedication or seriousness.
    He committed fully to his schoolwork.
    Nagpagsuba siya sa kanyang mga gawain sa paaralan.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'suba' meaning 'water' or 'river'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    trial
    A process of testing or striving to achieve a goal.
    pagsubok

    Related Words

    river
    A natural flowing watercourse, typically flowing from a mountain to the sea.
    suba
    to immerse
    The action of falling or entering into water.
    lumusong

    Slang Meanings

    Sour soup dish or cooked vegetables with broth.
    My favorite 'pagsuba' is pork sinigang with radish.
    Ang paborito kong pagsuba ay sinigang na baboy na may labanos.
    Food that is floating in broth or sauce.
    Where's the 'pagsuba'? That dish looks delicious in sauce!
    Saan na yung pagsuba? Mukhang masarap ang ulam na yan sa sabaw!
    Gathering or sipping a delicious broth.
    Let's gather for 'pagsuba' later, that will be fun!
    Sama-sama tayo sa pagsuba mamaya, ang saya niyan!