Talubata (en. Ingrate)

/talubaˈta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who does not know how to help or thank others for what they have done for him/her.

He is said to be an ingrate because he didn't even thank those who helped him.

Sinasabing siya ay talubata dahil hindi man lang siya nagpasalamat sa tulong na ibinigay sa kanya.

A person who constantly relies on others for help but does not express gratitude.

I don't understand why he would be an ingrate to everyone who helped him.

Hindi ko maintindihan kung bakit siya magiging talubata sa lahat ng tao na tumulong sa kanya.

Derived from the word 'talu', meaning 'cut', and 'bata', representing youth.

without gratitude

An expression used to describe a person who shows no appreciation for the help received.

walang utang na loob

debt of gratitude

A concept in culture that means recognizing the kindness of others and the obligation to help in return.

utang na loob

Sari-sari store or small shop.

Let's eat at Mang Juan's talubata, their viands are delicious!

Kumain tayo sa talubata ni Mang Juan, masarap ang lutong ulam doon!

Store for daily necessities.

Go to the talubata to buy rice and milk.

Pumunta ka sa talubata para bumili ng bigas at gatas.

Kitchen or place where there is cooked food.

We were chatting while eating at Grandma's talubata.

Nagkukwentuhan kami habang kumakain sa talubata ni Lola.