imbak
ímbak with stress marks
hoard, store away
Usage Note
Imbak refers to storing or stockpiling goods, food, or resources, often implying more than necessary. In the context of typhoon preparedness, 'mag-imbak ng pagkain' is a practical necessity, but the word can also carry a slightly negative connotation of hoarding.
Examples
" Marami kaming imbak na tubig. "
Natural Translation
We have a lot of stored water.
Literal Translation
Many we stored water.
" Ang imbak na bigas ay sapat. "
Natural Translation
The stored rice is enough.
Literal Translation
The stored that rice is enough.
" Bago dumating ang malakas na bagyo, nag-imbak kami ng pagkain at tubig na sapat para sa isang linggo. "
Natural Translation
Before the strong typhoon arrived, we stocked up on enough food and water for a week.
Literal Translation
Before arrived the strong typhoon, stocked-up we of food and water that enough for one week.
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