EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
fat, plump, chubby...
shaking; swaying; wobbling...
to connect; to link; to relate...
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FIL: May labis na taba sa katawan; malaman o mabilog ang pangangatawan.
EN: fat, plump, chubby
The politically incorrect way to say someone's 'plus-sized' or 'thicc.' It's what your tita lovingly calls you after the Christmas Noche Buena feast. The phrase 'Uy, tumaba ka!' is a national greeting, not a compliment.
ROOT MEANING: fat; plump; stout
While descriptive, can be considered rude when referring to people. 'Malusog' (healthy) or 'malaman' (fleshy) are often used as more polite alternatives. Note the glottal stop at the end, distinguishing it from 'matabang' (bland).
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🇵🇭 Naging mataba ang alaga kong pusa dahil sa sobrang pagkain at tulog.
🇺🇸 My pet cat became fat from too much eating and sleeping.
🇵🇭 Pinayuhan siya ng doktor na mag-ehersisyo dahil medyo mataba na siya para sa kanyang edad.
🇺🇸 The doctor advised him to exercise because he is already a bit fat for his age.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.