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!