From root: balbas
Usage Note
Mabalbas applies the ma- prefix to balbas to describe a person with a noticeable or full beard. It is a neutral, descriptive adjective used to identify facial hair and carries no inherent positive or negative connotation, though in some contexts a beard may signal age, ruggedness, or an unkempt appearance depending on register.
Examples
" Mabalbas ang aking lolo. "
Natural Translation
My grandfather is bearded.
Literal Translation
Bearded the my grandfather.
" Ang matanda ay mukhang mabalbas. "
Natural Translation
The old man looks bearded.
Literal Translation
The old-man is look-like bearded.
" Yung mabalbas na lalaki sa dulo ng pila ang nagtanong kanina kung saan ang opisina. "
Natural Translation
The bearded man at the end of the line is the one who asked earlier where the office was.
Literal Translation
That bearded that man at end of line the asked earlier if where the office.
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