Tumubo (en. To grow)

too-moo-bo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Fruits, leaves, and other parts of a plant that become larger or more numerous.

The plants grew after the rain.

Tumubo ang mga halaman pagkatapos ng ulan.

The process of development or growth of something.

His knowledge in the field of medicine grew.

Tumubo ang kanyang kaalaman sa larangan ng medisina.

comes from the root word 'ubo' meaning 'to grow' or 'to increase'

to sprout roots

development or spread of roots underground

tumubo ng mga ugat

to grow

A verb meaning to become larger or to develop.

lumago

sprout

The emergence or sprouting of new parts from a plant.

usbong

to flourish or to become famous

Wow, his business has really flourished in just one year!

Grabe, tumubo na yung negosyo niya sa loob ng isang taon!

like becoming more popular or well-known

Your name has really become popular on social media, kid!

Tumubo na ang pangalan mo sa social media, bata!

to grow financial wealth

Just save up, your savings will grow too!

Basta't mag-ipon ka, tutubo din ang savings mo!