Siban (en. To spurt)

/siˈban/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A swift movement of liquid or object.

There is a spurt of water from the faucet that isn't turned off.

May siban ng tubig mula sa gripo na hindi nakakandado.

verb

The act of bursting forth or sprouting quickly.

The plants spurted forth when the rain came.

Ang mga halaman ay nagsibanan kapag ang ulan ay dumating.

From the root word 'sibo', meaning 'to sprout' or 'to grow'.

has a spurt

there is a sudden flow or appearance.

may siban

sibas

Refers to a sudden burst or release, often used in the context of explosions.

sibas

Starting or using fire.

Go on, tell her so we can light up together later.

Sige na, sabihan mo na siya para sabay tayong siban mamaya.

Starting a task or project.

We need to start working on the presentation for tomorrow.

Kailangan na natin magsiban para sa presentation bukas.

Quick action or moving with energy.

Come on, you two, get moving on your tasks!

Aba, siban na kayong dalawa sa mga gawain niyo!