Bumalino (en. To amend)

/bʊˈma.lɪ.no/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of changing or adjusting something.
He amended his ideas for the new project.
Bumalino siya ng kanyang mga ideya para sa bagong proyekto.
Inserting the correct information into something.
He needs to correct the details in the report.
Kailangan niyang bumalino ng mga detalye sa report.
Correcting mistakes.
He corrected his errors on the exam.
Bumalino siya ng kanyang mga errors sa pagsusulit.

Etymology

From the root word 'bali' meaning 'to change' or 'to start anew'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

if you amend
if you correct or change
kung bumalino ka

Related Words

bali
The root word describing change or correction.
bali
tuwid
Means to straighten or correct.
tuwid

Slang Meanings

suddenly life took a turn for the better
Wow, my life changed for the better when I met you!
Aba, bumalino ang buhay ko nang makilala kita!
got a good opportunity
He got lucky at work, suddenly his income increased!
Bumalin na nga siya sa trabaho, biglang dumami ang kita!
a process or situation sped up
The home buying process sped up, I thought it would take longer.
Bumalin ang proseso ng pagbili ng bahay, akala ko matatagalan pa.