Tabad (en. Cutting)
/taˈbad/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Measurement of items that are cut.
Proper cutting of the fabric is needed for the new dress.
Kailangan ang wastong tabad ng tela para sa bagong damit.
A part of something that is cut or trimmed.
The cut of the wood is used to make furniture.
Ang tabad ng kahoy ay ginagamit upang gumawa ng muwebles.
verb
To extract or cut something from its whole.
The carpenter cut the wood for the project.
Ang carpenter ay nagtabad ng kahoy para sa proyekto.
Etymology
The term 'tabad' comes from the word 'tabas' meaning cut or trimmed.
Common Phrases and Expressions
half cut
Cutting in the middle or half of something.
tabad ang kalahati
Related Words
tabas
The action of cutting or shaping.
tabas
gupit
Cutting of hair or other material.
gupit
Slang Meanings
Lazy
I feel so lazy to go to school, I'd rather sleep.
Tabad na tabad na akong pumasok sa school, mas gusto ko pang matulog.
Sleepy
It's late and I'm still sleepy, I hope I wake up later.
Gabi na at tabad pa rin ako, sana magising ako mamaya.
Unmotivated
I'm feeling unmotivated in life, it seems like I don't want to do anything.
Tabad ako sa buhay, parang ayaw ko nang gumawa ng anuman.
Super lazy
I'm super lazy to study, I think I'll just procrastinate until tomorrow.
Tabad na tabad ako mag-aral, nalang sa bukas ko na lang ipagpabukas.