From root: tubo
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tinubuan
ti-nu-bu-AN
grew on
Present (Incomplete)
tinutubuan
ti-nu-tu-bu-AN
growing on
Future (Contemplated)
tutubuan
tu-tu-bu-AN
will grow on
Usage Note
Tubuan is used when something grows on a surface or person, such as hair, plants, or teeth. It focuses on the location or body part where the growth occurs.
Examples
" Tinubuan ng damo ang bakuran. "
Natural Translation
Grass grew on the yard.
Literal Translation
Grew-on of grass the yard.
" Gusto kong tubuan ng bulaklak ang hardin. "
Natural Translation
I like flowers to grow on the garden.
Literal Translation
Like by-me grow-on of flower the garden.
" Mula nang hindi na linisin ang bubong, tinubuan na ito ng lumot at maliliit na halaman. "
Natural Translation
Since the roof was no longer cleaned, moss and small plants started growing on it.
Literal Translation
Since when not anymore cleaned the roof, grew-on already it of moss and small plants.
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