Bumalasa (en. To stumble)

/bu.ˈma.la.sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Expresses the action of stumbling or tripping while walking.
He stumbled while walking on the slippery floor.
Nabamalasa siya habang naglalakad sa madulas na sahig.
Falling due to an unbalanced walk.
She stumbled because of the high heels of her shoes.
Bumalasa siya dahil sa mataas na takong ng kanyang sapatos.
A disruption or interruption in the flow of an activity.
His plans stumbled when he found out there was no funding.
Bumalasa ang kanyang mga plano nang malaman niyang wala pang pondo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to stumble on the road
to trip or feel embarrassed while walking.
bumalasa sa daan

Related Words

falling
The process of falling or tripping.
salungso

Slang Meanings

fell down like a rock
Wow, when he got hit by the ball, he fell flat on the ground!
Aba, nung tinamaan ng bola, bumalasa siya sa lupa!
spoke honestly
When he asked what happened, she came clean and told everything honestly.
Nung nagtanong siya kung anong nangyari, bumalasa siya at sinabi lahat ng totoo.
exposed
In her post, she opened up about her experiences.
Sa kanyang post, bumalasa siya tungkol sa kanyang mga karanasan.