From root: labis
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naglabis
nag-la-BIS
provided in excess
Present (Incomplete)
naglalabis
nag-la-la-BIS
providing in excess
Future (Contemplated)
maglalabis
mag-la-la-BIS
will provide in excess
Usage Note
Maglabis is used when intentionally providing or setting aside more than what is necessary, often in contexts like budgeting, food preparation, or giving to others. It implies a sense of surplus or going beyond the required limit to ensure there is enough for everyone.
Examples
" Maglabis ka ng pagkain. "
Natural Translation
Provide some extra food.
Literal Translation
Provide-in-excess you of food.
" Mas mabuting maglabis kaysa magkulang sa handa. "
Natural Translation
It is better to have an excess than to fall short in the preparations.
Literal Translation
Better to-provide-in-excess than to-fall-short in the preparation.
" Kapag may handaan, mas mabuting maglabis ng pagkain kaysa magkulang at mapahiya sa mga panauhin. "
Natural Translation
When there's a feast, it's better to prepare extra food than to fall short and be embarrassed in front of the guests.
Literal Translation
When there-is feast, more better to-provide-in-excess of food than to-fall-short and be-embarrassed to the guests.
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