Tubuan (en. Growth)

/tuˈbuan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of a plant that sprouts from the ground.
The growth of flowers looks very beautiful.
Ang tubuan ng mga bulaklak ay tila napaka-masarap tingnan.
The process by which something grows, often used in the context of plants.
The growth of trees is important to the ecosystem.
Ang tubuan ng mga puno ay mahalaga sa ekosistema.

Etymology

from the root word 'tubo' meaning to sprout or grow.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rapid growth
Refers to quick development or growth.
mabilis na tubuan
growth of ornamental plants
Refers to plants grown for their beauty.
tubuan ng mga halamang ornamental

Related Words

tubo
The word 'tubo' means a part of a plant that sprouts or grows.
tubo
pagsibol
Sprouting refers to the beginning of the growth of a seed or plant.
pagsibol

Slang Meanings

To have a crush or infatuation
You know, I have a crush on Mark?!
Alam mo ba, may tubuan na ako kay Mark?!
Youth or the new generation with potential
I hope the youth of today will be an inspiration to the nation.
Sana ang mga tubuan ng ngayon ay maging inspirasyon sa bayan.
Growth or blossoming
Look, their business is growing so fast!
Tingnan mo, ang tubuan ng negosyo nila, ang bilis umunlad!