Patubalin (en. To fund)

/pa-tu-ba-lin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of providing funding to a project or purpose.
Fund the project so that it can succeed.
Patubalin mo ang proyekto upang ito ay magtagumpay.
Having resources for something.
We need to fund our expenses for next month.
Kailangan nating patubalin ang ating mga gastusin sa susunod na buwan.
Allocating money for a goal or project.
Fund the program for the youth in the community.
Patubalin ang programa para sa mga kabataan sa komunidad.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'tubal' meaning fund or income.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fund the project
Provide funding for a project.
patubalin ang proyekto

Related Words

help
Assistance through financial support or other forms of aid.
tulong

Slang Meanings

Calling for attention or being annoying
It seems like you're calling for attention from your teacher in class; you're too noisy!
Parang patubalin ka ng guro mo sa klase, ang ingay mo kasi!
To be naughty or mischievous
You're being such a troublemaker! Are you just going to leave because you're irritated?
Patubalin ka naman! Aalis ka na lang dahil irritated ka?
To drink excessively or get drunk
You drank so much last night, that's why you have such a bad hangover today!
Ang dami mong patubalin kagabi, kaya grabe ang hangover mo ngayon!