EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to be able to support (financially); to make a liv...
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/ma-ka-BU-hay/
FIL: Magkaroon ng kakayahang tustusan ang mga pangangailangan sa pamumuhay, lalo na sa aspetong pinansyal.
EN: to be able to support (financially); to make a living
'Kahit anong trabaho papasukin ko, basta **makabuhay** lang ng pamilya.' The ultimate Filipino parent mantra. It's about being able to provide, to put food on the table, and pay for the WiFi subscription.
ROOT MEANING: alive, living
This is the 'maka-' actor-focus, potential aspect of the verb 'buhay' (to live/support). It focuses on the ability to provide for oneself or others.
🇵🇭 Sapat na ba ang sahod mo para makabuhay ng isang pamilya?
🇺🇸 Is your salary enough to be able to support a family?
🇵🇭 Nag-abroad siya para makabuhay at makapag-ipon para sa kinabukasan.
🇺🇸 He went abroad to make a living and save for the future.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.