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    Bumalani (en. To catch)

    /bu.ma.la.ni/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb that describes the action of catching or grabbing something.
    He caught the ball from the air.
    Bumalani siya ng bola mula sa hangin.
    Refers to the act of catching something that has fallen.
    He caught his cellphone before it hit the ground.
    Bumalani siya sa kanyang cellphone bago ito tumama sa lupa.
    To be ready or alert to seize an opportunity.
    He seized the opportunity to perform in front of many people.
    Bumalani siya sa pagkakataong makapagtanghal sa harap ng maraming tao.

    Etymology

    Root word: 'malani'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    catch the opportunity
    Seize a good opportunity.
    bumalani sa pagkakataon

    Related Words

    catch
    The action of receiving or grabbing something that comes or falls.
    salo
    take
    The act of obtaining something from another place.
    kuha

    Slang Meanings

    To bond or have fun with people.
    Let's hang out at his house later, there are a lot of people there!
    Bumalani tayo sa bahay niya mamaya, maraming tao doon!
    To relax or enjoy time with acquaintances.
    We hung out at the beach over the weekend, it was fun!
    Bumalanin kami sa beach noong weekend, ang saya!
    Go to a place with a friend or acquaintance.
    We went to the mall after class.
    Bumalani kami sa mall pagkatapos ng klase.