Also means
When stressed on the second syllable (babád), it means the resulting state of being soaked.
Usage Note
Bábad refers to the act of soaking — immersing something in liquid for a period of time. It is used in cooking for marinating, in laundry for soaking clothes, and in self-care; ibabad is a common instruction in Filipino recipes.
Examples
" Ibabad mo ang karne. "
Natural Translation
Soak the meat.
Literal Translation
Will-soak you the meat.
" Kailangan ng bábad sa karne. "
Natural Translation
Soaking the meat is necessary.
Literal Translation
Need of soak in meat.
" Bago lutuin ang adobo, kailangan munang ibabad ang karne sa toyo at suka nang ilang oras. "
Natural Translation
Before cooking the adobo, the meat must first be soaked in soy sauce and vinegar for several hours.
Literal Translation
Before cook the adobo, needed first soak the meat in soy-sauce and vinegar for several hours.
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