Alimbuyugin (en. Whirlwind)

/a.lim.bu.ju.gin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A fast spinning of air that brings along dust and debris.

The whirlwind brought a lot of debris around.

Ang alimbuyugin ay nagdala ng maraming kalat sa paligid.

A gathering of small items swirling in the air.

I saw a whirlwind of leaves outside the house.

Nakakita ako ng alimbuyugin ng mga dahon sa labas ng bahay.

This word is derived from the root word 'buyog' which means to fly or spin.

whirlwind of wind

A strong swirling of wind that usually brings debris or dust.

alimbuyugin ng hangin

wave

Movement of water in the sea that shows swirling or flowing.

alon

tornado

A type of whirlwind that is stronger and often causes damage.

buhawi

if you have a Filipino girl friend who loves to flirt

She said I'm her flirt because of my sweet messages.

Sabi niya, alimbuyugin ko raw siya dahil sa mga sweet message ko.

a mix of affectionate and funny actions

When she flirted in front of her crush, we all laughed.

Nung nag-alimbuyugin siya sa harap ng crush niya, lahat kami tumawa.