Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
pagtubo
growth / developmentnoun
- Alternative meanings
The process of growing, becoming larger, or increasing in size, amount, strength, or importance.
- Pronunciation
pag-TOO-boh
- Root and affixes
From tubo, to grow or increase; pag- forms an action or process noun.
- Variants or conjugations
tubo, pagtubò, pagdako, pag-uswag
- Related words and expressions
big, increase, development, progress, strength
- Meaning and usage notes
Pagtubo is physical, natural, or quantitative growth. For social or economic progress/development, pag-uswag or paglambo may fit better.
basicdevelopmentgrowthquantity
Paspas ang pagtubo sa tanom.
The growth of the plant is fast.
Importante ang pagtubo sa negosyo.
Business growth is important.