Pulubihin (en. To make someone a beggar)

pu-lu-bi-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action that describes the process of making someone poor or a beggar.
Do not make your fellow poor by not providing help.
Huwag mong pulubihin ang iyong kapwa sa pamamagitan ng hindi pagbibigay ng tulong.
Conducting actions that may lead to hardship for others.
The high prices of goods may make families poor.
Ang mataas na presyo ng mga bilihin ay maaaring pulubihin ang mga pamilya.

Etymology

originates from the word 'pulubi' meaning poor or beggar.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make others poor
the act of causing others to suffer or become impoverished.
pulubihin ang iba

Related Words

beggar
A person who begs or is in poverty.
pulubi

Slang Meanings

To lessen the burden or responsibility.
Please lighten this project up a bit, we already have a lot on our plates.
Pulubihin mo naman itong project, ang dami na nga naming ginagawa.
To be lazy or not do anything at all.
It's so nice to just lounge around at home without thinking about anything.
Ang sarap pulubihin ng buhay sa bahay, wala nang iniisip.