Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
Mababaw
superficial; shallowadjective
- Alternative meanings
On the surface, lacking depth, or not analyzing something deeply.
- Pronunciation
ma-BA-baw
- Root and affixes
Mababaw means shallow; it is also used figuratively for something superficial.
- Variants or conjugations
mababaw; dili lawom; pang-ibabaw
- Related words and expressions
surface, shallow, simple, appearance, analysis
- Meaning and usage notes
“Mababaw” can describe shallow water or wounds, superficial ideas, or a person who does not go deep.
qualityshallowsurface
Mababaw ra ang tubig dinhi.
The water here is shallow.
Mababaw ang iyang pagsabot sa problema.
His understanding of the problem is superficial.