Bumaling (en. To turn)

bu-ma-ling

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of rotating or moving from one position to another.
He turned to the left upon seeing his friend.
Bumaling siya sa kaliwa nang makita ang kanyang kaibigan.
To notice or acknowledge something or someone nearby.
She turned to the sound of a falling branch.
Bumaling siya sa tunog ng bumabagsak na sanga.
To change direction or perspective.
They turned to a better decision after much contemplation.
Bumaling sila sa mas mabuting desisyon pagkatapos ng mahabang pag-iisip.

Etymology

From the root word 'balik' with the prefix 'bu-' indicating action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Turn to me
Look at or talk to me.
Bumaling sa akin
Turn back
To revert or go back to the past.
Bumaling pabalik

Related Words

return
The act of going back to a place or condition.
balik
look back
The action of looking around or checking behind.
lingon

Slang Meanings

to go or travel
We went to the mall after class.
Bumaling kami sa mall pagkatapos ng klase.
to leave or hide
He turned away when he saw his friends.
Bumaling siya palayo nang makita ang mga kaibigan niya.
to change direction
He turned right because it's a faster route.
Bumaling siya sa kanan kasi mas mabilis sa daan na iyon.