Pinagtabasan (en. Clearing)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place that has been cleared of trees or grass to create clean and open space.
They chose to build a house in the clearing near the river.
Pinili nilang magtayo ng bahay sa pinagtabasan malapit sa ilog.
A landmark of land cultivation for farming or other activities.
The clearing is a good place for planting vegetables.
Ang pinagtabasan ay magandang lugar para sa pagtatanim ng gulay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

look for a clearing
look for a clean space or land for activities
maghanap ng pinagtabasan

Related Words

cut
The process of removing trees or grass.
tabas
land
The area where agriculture or various activities are conducted.
lupa

Slang Meanings

Scraped off weight
Because I’m being skimmed off food, I’m taking good care of my body.
Dahil pinagtatabasan ako ng kinakain, lubos akong nag-aalaga sa katawan ko.
Shut out emotionally
I feel like my friends in the group have shut me out.
Feeling ko, pinagtabasan ako ng mga kaibigan ko sa grupo.