From root: taba
Usage Note
Mataba is the common adjective used to describe people, animals, or even soil that is rich. For example, mataba ang lupa means the soil is fertile.
Examples
" Mataba ang pusa namin. "
Natural Translation
Our cat is fat.
Literal Translation
Fat the cat our.
" Mataba ang aso nila. "
Natural Translation
Their dog is fat.
Literal Translation
Fat the dog their.
" Mataba ang lupa sa probinsya, kaya napakadaling magtanim ng kahit anong gulay doon. "
Natural Translation
The soil in the province is fertile, so it's very easy to plant any kind of vegetable there.
Literal Translation
Fat the soil in province, so very-easy to-plant of whatever vegetable there.
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