Pagubra (en. To work)

/paˈɡubra/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
The act of doing something.
He has started to work on his report for work.
Nagsimula na siyang pagubra sa kanyang report para sa trabaho.
The process of being productive in a task.
It's important to work on each project to finish it on time.
Importante ang pagubra sa bawat proyekto upang matapos ito sa oras.

Etymology

verb form derived from the root word 'ubra' which means to work or do.

Common Phrases and Expressions

doing tasks
The execution of assigned work or responsibilities.
pagubra ng mga gawain

Related Words

work
The root word that means to do or to work.
ubra
worker
A person who works or performs labor to earn.
manggagawa

Slang Meanings

Just to avoid confrontation, or to calm someone down.
I'm just making plans to be nice to cool her temper.
Gumagawa na lang ako ng mga plano nang pagubra para mawala ang init ng ulo niya.
Stubborn or hard-headed.
He doesn't want to listen to me, he's really hard-headed.
Ayaw makinig sa akin, pagubra talaga yan.