Bumalam (en. To conquer)

/buˈma.lam/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action or movement of a participant accepting a challenge in a contest.

In the final match, he went to conquer his opponent.

Sa huling laban, nagpunta siya upang bumalam sa kanyang katunggali.

Need or desire to showcase capability during a competition.

The athletes are ready to conquer to win a medal.

Ang mga atleta ay handang bumalam upang manalo ng medalya.

The act of lifting oneself or someone else from a difficult situation.

He decided to conquer from his difficult situation.

Siya ay nagpasya na bumalam mula sa kanyang mahirap na kalagayan.

The word 'bumalam' comes from the verb 'lam' which means 'to conquer' or 'to seize'.

Come conquer!

An invitation to join or compete.

Bumalam ka na!

competition

A contest for honor or prizes among participants.

paligsahan

might

The ability or strength to attack or repel an enemy.

sami

Sleeping or resting.

He just crashed early last night, he was so tired.

Bumalam lang siya ng maaga kagabi, sobrang pagod na kasi.

Disappeared or can no longer be found.

My cellphone went missing, I can't find it!

Bumalam na yung cellphone ko, hindi ko na mahanap!

Changed his mind or decision.

He bailed on our outing plans, he said he doesn't want to anymore.

Bumalam siya sa plano nating mag-outing, ayaw na raw niya.