Patubingi (en. Moonlight)

/pa.tuˈbiŋ.i/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of water that falls from the sky, usually from rain.

The rainwater caused flooding in the barangays.

Ang patubingi ay naging sanhi ng pagkakaroon ng baha sa mga barangay.

Refers to liquids that sustain plant life.

Plants need water to keep their leaves green.

Kailangan ng patubingi ang mga halaman upang maging berde ang kanilang mga dahon.

This is focused on the Tagalog word 'tubig' which means water.

Be careful with water

Avoid having too much water.

Maging maingat sa patubingi

Plants need water

Water is essential for plant growth.

Kailangan ang patubingi para sa mga pananim

water

The liquid known as 'water' that is essential for all life.

tubig

eldest child

Janna is the patubingi of the family, so she has responsibility for the younger siblings.

Si Janna ang patubingi ng pamilya, kaya siya ang may responsibilidad sa mga nakababatang kapatid.

rapid growth or change

Wow, the patubingi of the youth today is so fast; it seems like only a year has passed and they've grown so much!

Grabe ang patubingi ng mga kabataan ngayon, parang isang taon lang ang lumipas, ang laki na nila!