From root: lubha
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinalubha
pi-na-LUB-ha
aggravated
Present (Incomplete)
pinapalubha
pi-na-pa-LUB-ha
aggravating
Future (Contemplated)
papalubhain
pa-pa-lub-ha-IN
will aggravate
Usage Note
Palubhain is used when an action or factor makes a situation, condition, or illness more severe or intense. It is typically used in formal or serious contexts to describe the worsening of a problem or state.
Examples
" Huwag mong palubhain ang away. "
Natural Translation
Don't make the fight worse.
Literal Translation
Don't you aggravate the fight.
" Ayaw niyang palubhain ang sitwasyon. "
Natural Translation
He doesn't want to aggravate the situation.
Literal Translation
Dislike he aggravate the situation.
" Ang pagbalewala sa maliliit na sintomas ay maaaring palubhain ang sakit kung hindi agad ipagamot. "
Natural Translation
Ignoring small symptoms can worsen the illness if it is not treated right away.
Literal Translation
The ignoring on small symptoms can aggravate the illness if not immediately treated.
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