Tumaba (en. Became fat)

tumába

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A change in physical appearance resulting in weight gain.

He started to gain weight after the festivities.

Nagsimula siyang tumaba matapos ang mga piyesta.

A change that occurs in a person due to overeating or lack of exercise.

Due to his sedentary lifestyle, he gained a lot of weight.

Dahil sa kanyang sedentary na pamumuhay, siya'y tumaba nang husto.

Originating from the word 'taba' which means 'fat or additional weight'.

You've gained weight

A sentence often used to express observation regarding a person's weight increase.

Tumaba ka

fat

Refers to excess weight or accumulation of fat in the body.

taba

lost weight

Refers to weight loss.

pumayat

Became chubby or somewhat overweight

I'm so happy because I've gained weight from eating ice cream!

Ang saya saya ko kasi tumaba na ako sa kakakain ng ice cream!

Gained some muscle/mass

He/she has gained weight, proudly showing off the workout gains!

Tumaba na siya, proud na proud sa mga workout gains!

Overeating or eating too much

I gained weight because I'm always eating fast food.

Tumaba ako kasi lagi ako kumakain ng fast food.