Sukbit (en. Cradle)
/sukˈbit/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A container for a baby that usually rocks.
Put the baby in the cradle before sleeping.
Ilagay ang sanggol sa sukbit bago matulog.
A form of support or care for children.
He became a cradle for poor children in his community.
Naging sukbit siya ng mga mahihirap na bata sa kaniyang komunidad.
Etymology
Wika ng mga Katutubo
Common Phrases and Expressions
cradle of life
Having protection or support for a person.
sukbit ng buhay
Related Words
hammock
A type of cradle usually made of fabric and swings.
duyan
Slang Meanings
Striving for a goal.
Let's sukbit for the exams, we can't stop.
Sukbit tayo sa mga exams, hindi pwede ang stop.
Obsessed with something they really like.
He's so sukbit with that new game.
Sukbit na sukbit siya sa bagong laro na yan.
You need to persevere even when it's tough.
Even if it's hard, just sukbit to your goal!
Kahit nahihirapan na, sukit lang sa goal!