Pagubos (en. Depletion)

pa-gu-bos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of reduction or depletion of something until it is gone.
The depletion of natural resources is a serious problem.
Ang pagubos ng likas na yaman ay isang seryosong suliranin.
The result of depletion; nothing is left.
The depletion of fish in the ocean is causing a decrease in catch.
Ang pagubos ng mga isda sa karagatan ay nagiging dahilan ng pagbaba ng ani.

Etymology

The word 'pagubos' originates from the root word 'ubos' which means 'overcome' or 'dissolved'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I am confused about the depletion of our nature.
I am concerned about the gradual depletion of natural resources.
naguguluhan ako sa pagubos ng ating kalikasan

Related Words

gone
The term that uses a collective statement meaning nothing is left.
ubos

Slang Meanings

Totally exhausted
He looks like he's totally exhausted from working too much.
Nakanganga siya, parang pagubos na pagubos na sa kakatrabaho.
No energy or interest
Just got home, and he looks like he's got no energy or interest to socialize.
Kaka-uwi palang niya, mukhang pagubos na pagubos na siya at walang gana makipag-socialize.
Feeling drained
After a long day, I'm feeling totally drained; I need some rest.
Matapos ang mahabang araw, sobrang pagubos na pagubos na ako, kailangan ko na ng pahinga.