Bumaltak (en. To fall)
boo-mal-tak
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To emerge from a standing position and fall to the ground.
The apple fell from the tree.
Ang mansanas ay bumaltak mula sa puno.
To hit the ground from a higher place.
He fell to the floor after slipping.
Siya ay bumaltak sa sahig pagkatapos ng kanyang pagkadulas.
To lose balance and drop.
That child fell while playing.
Ang batang iyon ay bumaltak habang naglalaro.
Etymology
from the root word 'baltak'
Common Phrases and Expressions
fell to the ground
fell to the ground from above
bumaltak sa lupa
fell uncontrollably
fell without control
bumaltak ng walang pigil
Related Words
baltak
The root word meaning 'to round or travel downwards.'
baltak
nahulog
The event of an object dropping from its position.
nahulog
Slang Meanings
Cried or worried due to overwhelming emotions.
She fell apart when she saw her friend sad.
Bumaltak siya nang makita ang kanyang kaibigan na nalulungkot.
Lost composure or exploded in anger.
My friend fell apart when he found out she was single.
Bumaltak yung kasama ko nang malaman niyang binata na pala siya.
Scattered or spilled things due to an event.
The items fell apart when the volcano erupted.
Bumaltak ang mga gamit nung sumabog yung bulkan.