From root: babae
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nambabae
nam-ba-BA-e
womanized
Present (Incomplete)
nambababae
nam-ba-ba-BA-e
womanizing
Future (Contemplated)
mambababae
mam-ba-ba-BA-e
will womanize
Usage Note
Mambabae is used to describe a man being unfaithful to his partner or habitually pursuing multiple romantic interests. It carries a strong negative social connotation and is frequently used in discussions about relationship infidelity or a person's bad reputation.
Examples
" Ayaw kong mambabae. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to womanize.
Literal Translation
Don't-want I to-womanize.
" Mahilig mambabae ang lalaking iyan. "
Natural Translation
That man is fond of womanizing.
Literal Translation
Fond womanize the man that.
" Iniwan siya ng asawa dahil patuloy siyang nambababae kahit may pamilya na sila. "
Natural Translation
His wife left him because he kept womanizing even though they already had a family.
Literal Translation
Left him by-the spouse because continuous he womanizing even-though has family already they.
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