Bulas (en. Bubble)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A spherical form of air encapsulated in liquid.
There are bubbles floating on the surface of the water.
May mga bulas na lumulutang sa ibabaw ng tubig.
Small round shapes that symbolize joy or happiness.
The bubbles at the party bring joy to the children.
Ang mga bulas sa party ay nagdadala ng kaligayahan sa mga bata.
The bubbling of a liquid due to movement or impact.
The water bubbled when he dropped a stone in it.
Bumula ang tubig nang siya ay naglagay ng bato rito.

Etymology

From the word 'bula' which means 'to burst' or 'to swell'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Water bubbles
Flowers or bubbles that emerge from the water.
Bulas ng tubig

Related Words

bubble
The term referring to the process or form of bubbling.
bula

Slang Meanings

Always depending on someone's presence
Wow, I'm really dependent on him/her, I can't stand being without him/her.
Grabe, bulas na bulas na ako sa kanya, ayaw ko nang wala siya.
Becoming sad or worried because of a person or situation
I'm feeling really down about what’s happening in my life right now.
Bulas na ako sa mga nangyayari sa buhay ko ngayon.