Bulutunggo (en. To fall)
bu-lu-tung-go
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of something descending from a high place to a lower place.
The apple fell from the tree.
Nagbulutunggo ang mansanas mula sa puno.
The action resulting in injury or danger from falling.
He fell and stumbled in front of everyone.
Nagbulutunggo siya at nadapa sa harap ng lahat.
The unexpected fall of a person or object.
She fell from the staircase.
Nagbulutunggo siya mula sa hagdang-bakal.
Etymology
Originated from Tagalog
Common Phrases and Expressions
Falling to the ground
The act of descending or falling to the ground.
Buluntong sa lupa
Falling from a tree
The act of descending from a tree.
Buluntong ng puno
Related Words
descent
The action of falling from a height.
pagbulusok
Slang Meanings
To provide a strong reason or excuse.
I hope you always come up with a good excuse to be allowed to go to the party.
Sana magbulutunggo ka lagi sa iyong mga magulang para makasama ka sa party.
To pretend or to lie.
Don't lie to me, I know you didn't study.
Huwag kang magbulutunggo sa akin, alam kong hindi ka nag-aral.