Bumalagbag (en. To collapse)
/bu.ma.lag.bag/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The sudden collapse or destruction of something.
The large tree collapsed due to the severe storm.
Bumalagbag ang malaking puno dahil sa matinding bagyo.
The falling down of a structure or system.
Experts believe that the transportation system in the city collapsed.
Naniniwala ang mga eksperto na bumalagbag ang sistema ng transportasyon sa lungsod.
The fall that causes damage or destruction.
The falling rock from the mountain was deadly.
Nakamamatay ang bumalagbag na bato mula sa bundok.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the house collapsed
the house fell down or collapsed
bumalagbag ang bahay
the trade collapsed
the business suffered or fell
bumalagbag ang kalakalan
Related Words
collapse
Means destruction or falling.
lagbag
destroyed
Refers to the damage or breaking of something.
wasak
Slang Meanings
To rebel or to be hard-headed.
He became rebellious to his parents, he won't listen to them anymore.
Bumalagbag siya sa mga magulang niya, hindi na siya makinig sa kanila.
To show bad behavior.
He acted out in the group, so everyone scolded him.
Bumalagbag siya sa grupo, kaya pinagsabihan siya ng lahat.
To be mischievous or naughty.
In class, John is always acting up, that's why the teacher dislikes him.
Sa klase, palaging bumalagbag si John, kaya ayaw ng teacher sa kanya.