Pakulubutin (en. To prompt)

/pa-ku-lu-bu-tin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of pushing or nudging to achieve a goal.
Boil the water before adding the eggs.
Pakuluin ang tubig bago ilagay ang mga itlog.
The action of doing something necessary.
He needs to prompt his assignments before resting.
Kailangan niyang pakulubutin ang kanyang mga takdang-aralin bago magpahinga.
The act of maintaining a state or condition.
The parents will prompt the children to prevent them from getting sick.
Ang mga magulang ay pakulubutin ang mga bata upang huwag silang magkasakit.

Etymology

From the root word 'kulubut' meaning to continue.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to prompt the noise
To elicit a reaction or action from someone who is listening or present.
pakulubutin ang ingay

Related Words

to continue
Root word referring to a continuous action or behavior.
kulubut

Slang Meanings

To contract or restrict movement (Usually used in a joking manner)
It's so cold, I feel like I'm going to tighten up on the road!
Ang init ang ginaw, parang pakulubutin ako sa kalsada!
Behavior that is not used to staying long in one place
Because he's not used to staying long, he didn't enjoy the pool party much.
Dahil pakulubutin siya, hindi siya masyadong nag-eenjoy sa pool party.