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    Bumangkulong (en. To entrap)

    /bumæŋkuˈloŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of ensuring that something is trapped or stuck.
    He trapped himself in the expected mistake of his interlocutor.
    Bumangkulong siya sa inaasahang pagkakamali ng kausap niya.
    A process of having limitations or captivity.
    He got trapped in a situation he couldn't control.
    Bumangkulong siya sa isang sitwasyon na hindi niya kayang kontrolin.
    Having restricted movement due to captivity.
    Ideas got trapped in his mind.
    Bumangkulong ang mga ideya sa kanyang isipan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'bangkulong' which means circularly bound or trapped.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    trapped in a situation
    In a difficult condition with no other options.
    nakulong sa sitwasyon

    Related Words

    bangkulong
    A term that means being tied up or trapped.
    bangkulong

    Slang Meanings

    to intervene or take sides in a conversation or argument
    He intervened in the debate to get everyone's attention.
    Nag-bumangkulong siya sa debate para makuha ang atensyon ng lahat.
    to get involved or mingle in a situation where one shouldn't be
    He meddled in the discussions of the elders earlier.
    Bumangkulong siya sa mga usapan ng mga matatanda kanina.
    to interfere in someone else's problem
    He just meddled in the issue of his friends.
    Bumangkulong lang siya sa isyu ng magkaibigan.