Patubiling (en. To cultivate)

pa-tu-bi-ling

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
the process of growing or planting crops
The cultivation of corn is done in fertile soil.
Ang patubiling ng mga mais ay ginagawa sa mapunong lupa.
the act of making something grow
The right season is needed for the cultivation of flowers.
Kailangan ng tamang panahon para sa patubiling ng mga bulaklak.

Etymology

from the root word 'tubo'

Common Phrases and Expressions

cultivated land
land that is cared for to produce crops
patubiling lupa
cultivated plants
plants that are planted and cared for
patubiling pananim

Related Words

planting
the act of planting seeds or seedlings
pagtatanim
care
the process of providing care to plants
pag-aalaga

Slang Meanings

To show off or seek attention.
He acted to show off in front of everyone to get attention.
Nagpatubiling siya sa harapan ng lahat para makuha ang atensyon.
Doing something excessively or unnecessarily.
His excessive showing off while dancing is so funny.
Ang patubiling niya sa pagsasayaw ay sobrang nakakatawa.
Being overly dramatic or theatrical.
She's showing off her drama again on social media.
Patubiling na naman ang drama niya sa social media.