Pulube (en. Poor person)

/puˈlu.be/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who cannot afford basic necessities.
We should provide support to the poor.
Dapat tayong magbigay ng suporta sa mga pulube.
A person who is easily affected by poverty or disability.
The poor need help from society.
Ang mga pulube ay nangangailangan ng tulong mula sa lipunan.
An individual who lacks sufficient wealth or resources.
Many poor people live on the streets.
Maraming pulube ang nakatira sa mga lansangan.

Etymology

From the word 'pulubhi' meaning poor or impoverished.

Common Phrases and Expressions

poor and sick
A person who is both poor and sick.
pulube at may sakit
aid for the poor
Programs or initiatives aimed at helping the impoverished.
tulong para sa pulube

Related Words

poverty
The state of being poor or lacking wealth.
karalitaan
pitiful
A person in need of sympathy or assistance.
kaawa-awa

Slang Meanings

Super happy or funny
The party yesterday was so pulube, we didn't stop laughing!
Grabe ang pulube ng party kahapon, hindi kami tumigil sa kakatawa!
Unique style or approach
His fashion is so pulube, I thought I was on the runway!
Ang pulube ng fashion niya, akala ko nasa runway ako!
Chill or relaxed state
I was just pulube while watching Netflix.
Naka-pulube lang ako habang nanonood ng Netflix.