Subain (en. To lead)

/suˈbain/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To bring or guide a person or thing to a place or situation.
I need to lead my friends in climbing the mountain.
Kailangan kong subain ang aking mga kaibigan sa pag-akyat sa bundok.
To give direction or guidance to a person in traveling.
Who will provide the leading in our trip tomorrow?
Sino ang gagawa ng subain sa aming biyahe bukas?
To carry people towards a specific purpose or destination.
The teacher served as the leader for the students during their field trip.
Ang guro ang nagsilbing subain sa mga mag-aaral sa kanilang field trip.

Etymology

from the word 'suba' which means river or body of water.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lead the path
to provide direction or guidance on the right way.
subain ang landas

Related Words

lead
the act of being the main person or leader in an activity.
pangunahan

Slang Meanings

To forgive or reconcile.
We should make up so that Tito won't be mad anymore.
Dapat na tayong subain para hindi na magalit si Tito.
To revert back to what it was or fix what was broken.
Just make up your relationship so it can be okay again.
Subain mo na lang yung relasyon niyo para maging okay ulit.
To agree or reconcile after a fight.
I hope they make up after the argument.
Sana mag-subain sila pagkatapos ng argumento.