nagbabanat ng ugat (nagbábanat ng ugat) Filipino/Tagalog term

nagbábanat ng ugat  
Syllables:  nag·bá·ba·nat ng ugat
[nag-bá-ba-nat ng ugat]  ?
adjective
Literal meaning: stretching the veins
Filipino meaning:
  1. nakatuon sa paghahanapbuhay
English meaning:
  1. engaged in doing work for a living
Example:
  1. Ang ulirang ama ay laging nagbábanat ng ugát para sa kanyang pamilya.
English translation:
  1. An ideal father is always working hard for his family.
Synonym(s):
English translation:
  1. on the job
  2. working
  3. servicing
  4. performing
Dictionary keywords:
banat; ugat