Bumigwas (en. To rise)

boo-meeg-was

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to rise or stand up again.
He rose from his hold of fear.
Bumigwas siya mula sa kanyang pagkakapigil sa takot.
An action of lifting from a crouch or fall.
After the accident, the driver rose from his vehicle.
Matapos ang aksidente, bumigwas ang driver mula sa kanyang sasakyan.
A return from a difficult or painful situation.
He rose after a severe failure in his career.
Bumigwas siya pagkatapos ng matinding pagkabigo sa kanyang karera.

Etymology

Root word: bigwas, a verb meaning to rise or stand from a fall.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the person rose
meaning to rise from a fall.
bumigwas ang tao
rise again
to rise again after a defeat.
bumigwas muli

Related Words

bigwas
The root word of bumigwas, meaning a strong force or action.
bigwas

Slang Meanings

suddenly got angry or annoyed
He got really mad when he found out you told him.
Bumigwas siya nang malaman niyang nagkwento ka sa kanya.
returned to usual or regained strength
He bounced back to work after a long vacation.
Bumigwas siya sa trabaho pagkatapos ng mahabang bakasyon.
rose or flourished
His career in arts took off this year.
Bumigwas ang kanyang karera sa likhang sining ngayong taon.