Sabuhin (en. To cockfight)

sah-boo-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of staging a fight between roosters.
The men will cockfight with their pet roosters.
Ang mga kalalakihan ay sabuhin sa kanilang mga alagang manok.
A traditional form of entertainment in various cultures.
Cockfighting is part of their culture and history.
Ang sabuhin ay bahagi ng kanilang kultura at kasaysayan.

Etymology

from the word 'sabong' meaning 'cockfighting'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cockfighting of roosters
the activity of fighting pet roosters.
sabuhin ng mga manok

Related Words

cockfight
The fight of roosters which may have rules and traditions.
sabong

Slang Meanings

words or threats coming from concern or care
For me, just let me know if you have a problem, that's okay.
Para sa akin, ang sabuhin mo ako kung may problema ka, okay lang iyon.
to be told a painful truth
Go ahead, just tell me if that's what I need to change.
Sige, sabuhin mo na ako kung yan ang kailangan para magbago ako.
like an accustomed painful news
Sometimes, with so many harsh truths being told, I don’t know what to do.
Minsan, sa sobrang dami ng sabuhin, di ko na alam kung anong gagawin.