EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
Act of making something bear fruit; bringing about...
torpedo (weapon)...
to sabotage a courtship...
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/pag-pa-pa-BU-nga/
FIL: Ang proseso o paraan upang ang isang halaman o puno ay mamunga; o ang pagkakaroon ng magandang resulta o kinalabasan mula sa isang pagsisikap.
EN: Act of making something bear fruit; bringing about results.
Literally, making your mango tree finally give you mangoes. Figuratively, it’s when all your 'pagod' and 'puyat' finally pay off. Your side hustle starts making money, your thesis gets approved, your hard work gets you that promotion. It’s the 'reap what you sow' moment.
From `pag-` + `pa-` + `bunga` (fruit/result).
ROOT MEANING: fruit; result; consequence
Can be literal (agriculture) or figurative (efforts leading to success).
🇵🇭 Ang tamang pataba ay mahalaga sa pagpapabunga ng mga halaman.
🇺🇸 The right fertilizer is important in making plants bear fruit.
🇵🇭 Ang pagpapabunga ng kanyang mga sakripisyo ay ang tagumpay ng kanyang mga anak.
🇺🇸 The fruition of his sacrifices is the success of his children.
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