Palabuin (en. Make public)

/pala'bwin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To do something in order to show or bring something out.
We need to make the results of the study public for everyone.
Kailangan nating palabuin ang mga resulta ng pagsusuri para sa lahat.
To express information to a wider audience.
They chose to make their plans public.
Pinili nilang palabuin ang kanilang mga plano sa publiko.
To present information related to a specific topic.
The opinions of the citizens regarding the issue should be made public.
Dapat palabuin ang mga opinyon ng mamamayan tungkol sa isyu.

Etymology

The word 'palabuin' comes from the root word 'labu' meaning 'to bring out' or 'to show'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

make the truth public
express the real situation or information
palabuin ang katotohanan
make plans public
show or express future actions
palabuin ang mga plano

Related Words

statement
an official announcement or information made to the public
pahayag
information
data or knowledge that can be expressed to others
informasyon

Slang Meanings

to speak quickly or without direction
My friend tends to palabuin when he's feeling jittery.
Sobrang palabuin ng kaibigan ko kapag may jitters siya.
to be busy or overly talkative
Don't keep palabuin, we need to finish the project!
Huwag kang palabuin, kailangan na nating tapusin ang proyekto!
to overthink or be excessive about something
My mind is palabuin too much about these things.
Ang taas na ng palabuin ng utak ko sa mga bagay na ito.