Ubod (en. Core)
u-bod
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The core refers to the central part of something, often in the context of plants.
The core of the banana is used in some dishes.
Ang ubod ng saging ay ginagamit sa ilang mga lutong pagkain.
A part of something that provides the main nourishment or substance.
The core of coconut is rich in oil.
Ang ubod ng niyog ay mayaman sa langis.
The core can also refer to the most basic nature or quality of a person or thing.
At his core, he is a good person.
Sa kanyang ubod, siya ay isang mabuting tao.
Etymology
In Tagalog, 'ubod' comes from the root 'ubod' which means 'to reduce' or 'to extract'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
core of heat
very high heat
ubod ng init
core of wealth
great wealth
ubod ng yaman
Related Words
core-core
A way to refer to other aspects that make up a whole.
ubod-ubod
Slang Meanings
super many
The party was super fun!
Ubod ng saya ng party na iyon!
super hot
It's super hot today!
Ubod ng init ng panahon ngayon!
extreme or intense
The intensity of his love is extreme.
Ubod ng init ng kanyang pagmamahal.
awesome
That band is awesome!
Ubod ng galing ng banda na iyon!