Ubusin (en. Consume)

/uˈbusiɴ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of completely removing or getting rid of something.

Consume the trash in the backyard.

Ubusin mo ang mga basura sa likod-bahay.

The process of using or wasting something until it is gone.

Use up all the food before lunch.

Ubusin mo ang lahat ng pagkain bago magtanghalian.

The act of depleting something, usually related to resources or materials.

Residents consume the resources of the forest.

Ubusin ng mga residente ang mga yaman ng kagubatan.

Derived from the root word 'ubos' which means to disappear or to be consumed.

consume time

Spending time on unproductive activities.

ubusin ang oras

gone

Refers to a state where something is depleted or no longer available.

ubos

to be consumed

A verb meaning to be completely used up or eaten.

maubos

wasting time

Don't waste your time on pointless things.

Huwag kang ubusin ng oras sa walang kwentang bagay.

blow the budget

Wow, my budget is blown on unnecessary things.

Grabe, ubus na ang budget ko sa mga hindi kailangan.

to spend it all

Sometimes you need to spend it all to move on.

Minsan kailangan mong ubusin ang lahat para mag-move on.