Pasubalian (en. Dependent)

/pa-su-ba-li-an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person or thing that depends on another person or thing.

They are dependents in his decision.

Sila ay mga pasubalian sa kanyang desisyon.

The condition of being reliant on others.

Being dependent causes a lack of self-capability.

Ang pagiging pasubalian ay nagiging sanhi ng kakulangan sa sariling kakayahan.

Root word: 'subali' meaning 'to support' or 'to agree'.

dependents of the family

Persons in a family who rely on the support of others.

pasubalian ng pamilya

support

Providing help or assistance to another person.

suporta

necessity

A thing needed by a person for their livelihood.

pangangailangan

lying or sweet-talking

Don't show off, it's just like talking nonsense!

Wag kang magpayabangan, parang pasubalian lang yan!

jokes or humor

Even in serious talks, he always has silly jokes.

Kahit seryoso ang usapan, lagi siyang may pasubalian na jokes.