Patubuan (en. Nurturer)
pa-tu-bu-an
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing that promotes growth or development.
He has been a nurturer to his children despite the hardships.
Siya ay naging patubuan ng kanyang mga anak sa kabila ng kahirapan.
A thing that causes growth or development.
His ideas became a nurturer of innovation in the company.
Ang kanyang mga ideya ay naging patubuan ng inobasyon sa kumpanya.
Etymology
from the root word 'tubo' meaning 'to grow' or 'to flourish'
Common Phrases and Expressions
nurturer of love
place or opportunity where love flourishes
patubuan ng pag-ibig
Related Words
growth
A word that shows the concept of growth or development.
tubo
Slang Meanings
Means of making money or a way to earn
What kind of income-generating venture should we start now?
Anong patubuan ang magandang simulan ngayon?
Investment
We should look for a good investment for our savings.
Dapat tayong maghanap ng magandang patubuan para sa mga ipon natin.