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!