Motabang

to support; to help; to assistverb

Alternative meanings

To give help, backing, or assistance to a person, cause, project, or situation. It can be emotional, practical, financial, or moral support.

Pronunciation

mo-TA-bang

Root and affixes

From tabang, help or support. Motabang is the verbal form meaning to help or support.

Variants or conjugations

tabang; tabangan; mutabang; mosuporta; suporta

Related words and expressions

support; help; cooperation; companion; assistance

Meaning and usage notes

Motabang is natural for supporting by helping. For supporting an idea, candidate, team, or cause more formally, mosuporta also fits. For physically supporting something, tukod or sangga may be used depending on the object.