Ubusan (en. Exhaustion)

/u-bu-san/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state where everything present is depleted or gone.
The depletion of resources caused a crisis in the town.
Ang ubusan ng yaman ay nagdulot ng krisis sa bayan.
verb
The action of exhausting or depleting everything.
Let's finish all the food before we leave.
Ubusin muna natin ang lahat ng pagkain bago tayo umalis.

Etymology

The word 'ubusan' originates from the root 'ubos', meaning to exhaust or deplete completely.

Common Phrases and Expressions

exhaustion of strength
A situation where all energy or strength is depleted.
ubusan ng lakas

Related Words

gone
Means nothing left or remaining.
ubos

Slang Meanings

Defeat or intense physical confrontation between one or group against opponents.
We need to go all out in this game to win the prize.
Kailangan nating ubusan sa laro na ito para makuha ang premyo.
Nothing left, everything is gone.
She cooked a lot of food, but everything's gone from the table.
Nagluto siya ng maraming pagkain pero ubusan na sa mesa.
Continuing to fight or confront until the end.
As long as you're there, it's all out war!
Basta't nandiyan ka, tuloy ang ubusan!