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    Bumanhay (en. To bend)

    /bu.man.hay/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action of bending or turning away from a straight position.
    Due to the strength of the wind, the trees were forced to bend.
    Dahil sa lakas ng hangin, napilitang bumanhay ang mga puno.
    The action of yielding to a force or pressure.
    In dancing, you need to bend properly to avoid injuries.
    Sa pagsasayaw, kailangan mong bumanhay nang maayos upang hindi magkasugatan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'hanay' which means 'to bend' or 'to move.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bend with the flow
    to go with the flow or situation.
    bumanhay sa agos

    Related Words

    row
    The act of giving an angle or position to something.
    hanay

    Slang Meanings

    to live
    Live your life like you’re full of life!
    Bumuhay ka na parang buhay na buhay!
    to agree
    Okay, go ahead, I agree now.
    Sige, bumuhay ka na, pumayag na ako.
    to enliven
    He brought life to the party, and everyone became lively.
    Bumuhay siya sa kasiyahan at sumigla ang lahat.