madaling hubugin
The English word malleable is translated into Tagalog as madaling hubugin.
Madaling hubugin is used to describe something that is malleable. This applies both literally to physical materials, such as metals that can be hammered into thin sheets and figuratively to a person's character or personality.
Meaning: able to be hammered into thin sheets (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of madali (easy), the linker -ng (that/which) and hubugin (to shape/mold).
Did you know?
- While madaling hubugin describes being malleable, the opposite of being malleable in a character sense is often expressed as matigas ang ulo, which literally translates to 'hard-headed'.
- The root hubog is not just for malleability but also describes a 'toned' or 'well-shaped' physical physique in Tagalog.
- The word hubugin comes from the root hubog, which refers to the physical shape or curve of an object. While in English 'malleable' sounds scientific, the Tagalog phrase is rooted in the much more tactile, visual concept of 'shaping a curve'.
Examples in context
- Ang ginto ay madaling hubugin.Gold is easy to hammer into shapes.
- Madaling hubugin ang tanso sa init.Copper is easy to shape when hot.
- Kailangang madaling hubugin ang metal na ito.This metal needs to be easy to shape.
Example conversation
A blacksmith shows a piece of metal to his apprentice in a workshop.
- AngelaMark, tingnan mo kung madaling hubugin ang metal.Mark, see if the metal is easy to shape.
- MarkOo, Angela, madali itong pukpukin.Yes, Angela, it is easy to hammer.
- AngelaMabuti kung madaling hubugin ang materyales.It is good if the material is easy to shape.
- MarkGagamitin ko ito para sa disenyo.I will use this for the design.
