Pagtutubo (en. Growth)

/paɡtuˈtubo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of development or proliferation of something.
The growth of plants depends on proper care.
Ang pagtutubo ng mga halaman ay nakasalalay sa tamang pag-aalaga.
The income or benefit obtained from an investment.
The growth of his business is faster than expected.
Ang pagtutubo ng kanyang negosyo ay mas mabilis kaysa sa inaasahan.

Etymology

From the word 'tubo' meaning 'to grow' or 'to yield'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

growth of wealth
The process of growing wealth or money.
pagtutubo ng yaman

Related Words

yield
The result of growth, often referring to earnings from investments.
tubo

Slang Meanings

Efforts to get rich
He does everything for his pagtutubo, that's why he works two jobs.
Gumagawa siya ng lahat para sa kanyang pagtutubo, kaya nagtatrabaho siya ng dalawang trabaho.
Increase in earnings
The pagtutubo of his business is fast, that's why he already got a car.
Ang pagtutubo ng kanyang negosyo ay mabilis, kaya't nakuha na siya ng sasakyan.
Progress in life
In his pagtutubo, it seems like he is really happy now!
Sa kanyang pagtutubo, parang ang saya-saya niya ngayon!