Pagtaba (en. Becoming fat)

pagtába

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The process of weight increase in the body.

Weight gain is often caused by overeating.

Ang pagtaba ay kadalasang sanhi ng labis na pagkain.

The state of being fatter than normal.

Obesity can affect a person's health.

Ang pagtaba ay maaaring makaapekto sa kalusugan ng isang tao.

verb

The action of gaining weight or becoming heavier.

Maria must avoid gaining weight due to her condition.

Kailangang iwasan ni Maria ang pagtaba dahil sa kanyang kondisyon.

The term 'pagtaba' comes from the root word 'taba' which means 'being fat'.

body fattening

The condition resulting in weight gain.

pagtaba ng katawan

gaining weight is hard

The statement that gaining weight is difficult.

mahirap ang pagtaba

fat

The term that describes a person or thing with excess weight.

mataba

increase

The addition of quantity or amount.

pagdami

not taking care of one's body

It’s fine no matter what you look like, as long as you’re not getting fat.

Ayos lang kahit anong hitsura, basta't hindi ka pagtaba.

gaining weight due to unhealthy eating

I have no control over my eating; it looks like I'm getting fat.

Wala na akong control sa pagkain, mukhang pagtaba na ako.

gaining weight easily

Just eating a spoonful, and I’m already gaining weight.

Basta't kakain lang ako ng isang kutsarita, pagtaba na ako.