From root: tubo
Usage Note
Pagtubo refers to the physical sprouting of a seed or the process of increasing in size. It can also refer to the accrual of interest in banking.
Examples
" Mabilis ang pagtubo ng halaman. "
Natural Translation
The plant's growth is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the growth of plant.
" Kita ang pagtubo ng damo. "
Natural Translation
The growth of the grass is visible.
Literal Translation
Visible the growth of grass.
" Naapektuhan ang pagtubo ng mga pananim nang tumagal ang tagtuyot, kaya kakaunti lang ang naani ng magsasaka. "
Natural Translation
The growth of the crops was affected when the drought dragged on, so the farmer harvested only a little.
Literal Translation
Affected the growth of-the crops when lasted-long the drought, so few only the harvested of farmer.
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