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    Tubayan (en. To be poured)

    /tuˈba.jan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of pouring a liquid.
    Maria stood by the well and poured water into her bucket.
    Nakatayo si Maria sa tabi ng poso at nag-tubayan ng tubig sa kanyang timba.
    A way of applying water or another liquid to a place.
    Aunt Nena requested to pour water into her garden to help the plants grow.
    Hiniling ni Aling Nena na tubayan ang kanyang hardin upang sumibol ang mga halaman.
    Pouring liquids from one container to another.
    As preparation, let’s pour the ingredients into the pan.
    Bilang paghahanda, tubayan natin ang mga sahog sa kawali.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'tuba' meaning liquid or substance that is poured.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pour water
    the process of pouring water from one container
    mag-tubayan ng tubig

    Related Words

    tuba
    A liquid commonly poured from coconut trees.
    tuba

    Slang Meanings

    someone from town or city
    Who is that person from town? They don't look like they're from here.
    Sino ba yung tubayan na iyon? Mukhang hindi taga dito.
    a Filipino woman who is in another country
    This woman from town is impressive; she has her own business in Japan!
    Ang galing ng tubayan na ito, may sarili na siyang negosyo sa Japan!