Taba (en. Fat)

/ˈta.ba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Refers to the excess flesh or fat seen on the body.

His fat is caused by overeating.

Ang kanyang taba ay sanhi ng labis na pagkain.

A type of nutrient obtained from foods.

Fat is important for providing energy to the body.

Mahalaga ang taba sa pagbibigay ng enerhiya sa katawan.

Flesh found in meats or other foods.

The fat of pork is used in cooking many dishes.

Ang taba ng baboy ay ginagamit sa pagluluto ng maraming putahe.

verb

To become thicker or more voluminous.

The paint thickened in parts of the wall.

Ang pintura ay tumaba sa mga bahagi ng dingding.

From the word 'tabas' which means method or similarity.

fat of the mind

Refers to intellectual or brainpower.

taba ng isip

dull mind

Not very intelligent; lacking in ideas.

tabang utak

fat

Refers to excess flesh on the body.

mataba

thickness

The state or quality of being thick of an object.

kapal

Quick drinker or eater (using 'taba' as a joke).

It's fine, I'll just chug it down at the food later!

Ayos lang, tabain lang ako sa chibugan mamaya!

A funny way to refer to overweight people.

Wow, you're so fat now, did you eat all the food at the party?

Hala, taba mo na, kumain ka ba ng lahat ng pagkain sa party?

A joke that shows being content in life even if a bit 'fat'.

I'm just fat in chill vibes, don't bother me.

Taba lang ako sa chill vibes, wag mo akong guluhin.