Timbugan (en. Gourd)

/timˈbuɡan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of vegetable or fruit similar to squash.

The gourd is used in many Filipino dishes.

Ang timbugan ay ginagamit sa maraming mga lutuing Pilipino.

Name of fruits with thick skin often used to make drinks.

Gourd is often used in making broth.

Madalas na ginagamit ang timbugan sa paggawa ng sabaw.

Refers to a shelter or home for animals or insects.

Birds often visit the shelter in the yard.

Ang mga ibon ay madalas na bumibisita sa timbugan sa bakuran.

Under the gourd

Under a piece of land or shade.

Sa ilalim ng timbugan

squash

A type of fruit often used in Filipino cuisine.

kalabasa

melon

A type of vegetable similar to gourd used in cooking.

lobong

vice or bad habit

Oh no, Mark is laughing again at his 'timbugan', like there's no tomorrow.

Naku, tumatawa na naman si Mark sa 'timbugan' niya, parang walang bukas.

bad behavior or conduct

He needs to change; he has too many 'timbugan' that he's used to.

Dapat na siyang magbago, ang dami na niyang 'timbugan' na nakasanayan.

sins or misdeeds that are not good

With all his 'timbugan', he's no longer trustworthy.

Sa dami ng mga 'timbugan' niya, hindi na siya mapagkakatiwalaan.