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    Sabugan (en. Scatter)

    /saˈbuɡan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A place or part where things are deposited.
    He placed a scattering of flowers in his garden.
    Naglagay siya ng sabugan ng mga bulaklak sa kanyang hardin.
    verb
    The action of spreading or dispersing things.
    The children scattered seeds for the birds.
    Ang mga bata ay sabugan ng mga buto para sa mga ibon.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'sabog,' which means to pour or to spread to others.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    scattering of clues
    Providing hints to various people.
    sabugan ng mga pahiwatig

    Related Words

    explosion
    The action of something quickly spreading or grabbing attention.
    sabog

    Slang Meanings

    To start a ruckus or fight
    The students started a riot in the cafeteria earlier.
    Nagsabugan yung mga estudyante sa cafeteria kanina.
    To release pent-up feelings
    Why did he explode his emotions in front of everyone?
    Bakit kaya nagsabugan ang kanyang emosyon sa harap ng lahat?
    To speak hastily or without thought
    He sounded like he exploded during the presentation, he couldn't focus.
    Parang nagsabugan siya kanina sa presentation, hindi siya makapag-focus.