Bumalawbaw (en. To be in a circle)

bu-ma-la-wbaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb describing the action of turning or functioning.
He turned around the office to look for his friends.
Bumalawbaw siya sa paligid ng tanggapan para hanapin ang kanyang mga kaibigan.
Refers to creating an action or speech involving a turn.
He turned around while speaking in public.
Bumalawbaw siya habang nagsasalita sa publiko.
An action of turning that is with or due to another thing.
He turned from one adventure to another.
Bumalawbaw siya mula sa isang pakikipagsapalaran tungo sa isa pa.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'lawbaw' meaning to turn or rotate from a source.

Common Phrases and Expressions

turn around in the project
To be active or involved in a project by turning or changing strategy.
bumalawbaw sa proyekto

Related Words

rotate
The root word meaning to turn or rotate.
lawbaw

Slang Meanings

sweaty (super sweaty)
It's so hot, I was so sweaty earlier at the gym!
Ang init, ang dami kong bumalawbaw kanina sa gym!
exhausted from a lot of effort
He was so exhausted from the amount of work he did yesterday.
Sobrang bumalawbaw siya sa laki ng trabaho niya kahapon.
stressed out
I'm so stressed out about those exams!
Bumalawbaw na ako sa mga exams na yan!