From root: taba
Usage Note
Matataba is the plural form of mataba, used when referring to multiple people or objects. For example, matataba ang mga pusa means the cats are fat.
Examples
" Matataba ang mga pusa namin. "
Natural Translation
Our cats are fat.
Literal Translation
Fat (plural) the cats our.
" Matataba ang mga baboy sa bukid. "
Natural Translation
The pigs on the farm are fat.
Literal Translation
Fat (plural) the pigs in the farm.
" Matataba na ang mga manok dahil sa masaganang pakain ng aming kapitbahay sa kanila. "
Natural Translation
The chickens are already fat because of the generous feeding our neighbor gives them.
Literal Translation
Fat (plural) already the chickens because to abundant feeding of our neighbor to them.
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