Paubos (en. Running out)
pah-oo-bos
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb indicating reduction or decrease in quantity.
The water in the well has decreased, so it is running out.
Nabawasan ang tubig sa balon, kaya't paubos na ito.
Indicates the state of something that is nearly depleted or finished.
Our supplies are running out due to many visitors.
Ang mga suplay namin ay paubos na dahil sa maraming bisita.
Etymology
Tagalog word
Common Phrases and Expressions
the gas is running out
the gas is becoming depleted
paubos na ang gasolina
the food is running out
the food is quickly depleting
paubos na ang pagkain
Related Words
empty
The state of having nothing left or complete exhaustion.
ubos
to decrease
The action of reducing or diminishing something.
mabawasan
Slang Meanings
running out
Just leave that, it's running out anyway.
Pabayaan mo na yan, paubos na rin yan.
take it easy
My patience is running thin, so just take it easy.
Paubos na ang pasensya ko, kaya dahan-dahan ka na lang.
it seems to be gone
Oh no, it seems our food is gone!
Hay, paubos na tila ang ating pagkain!