EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to let something rot, to cause to decay...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/mag-pa-bu-LOK/
FIL: Hayaan o maging sanhi na masira, mabulok, o dumaan sa proseso ng dekomposisyon ang isang bagay, karaniwan ay organikong materyal.
EN: to let something rot, to cause to decay
This is what happens when you buy a bunch of fresh veggies for your 'healthy lifestyle' goals and then forget about them in the fridge for two weeks. It can also be used figuratively, like when you let your skills get rusty or let a project die. 'Huwag mong pabulukin ang talento mo.' (Don't let your talent rot.)
From 'mag-' (verb prefix) + 'pa-' (causative prefix) + 'bulok' (rotten). Literally 'to cause to become rotten'.
ROOT MEANING: rotten
Can be used literally for food/organic matter or figuratively for skills, plans, or systems.
🇵🇭 Huwag mong magpabulok ang mga prutas sa mesa; kainin mo na.
🇺🇸 Don't let the fruits on the table rot; eat them already.
🇵🇭 Mas mabuting gamitin ang pera kaysa magpabulok lang nito sa bangko nang walang interes.
🇺🇸 It's better to use the money than to just let it rot in the bank without interest.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.