Bumomba (en. To pump)
/buˈbomba/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action describing the pumping of liquid.
He pumped water from the well.
Bumomba siya ng tubig mula sa balon.
Movement of a machine or device that carries liquid.
The machine pumped gasoline into the tank.
Bumomba ang makina ng gasolina sa tangke.
Action of a hydraulic system to transfer liquid.
The water system pumped through the pipes.
Bumomba ang sistema ng tubig sa mga tubo.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'bomba' meaning 'to pump water or other liquid.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to pump water
the action of taking or moving water from one place.
bumomba ng tubig
to pump gasoline
the action of filling gasoline into a tank.
bumomba ng gasolina
Related Words
pump
A device used for pumping liquid.
bomba
pumper
A person who pumps or works in pumping.
mangbomba
Slang Meanings
to have fun or enjoy
Join us, let's have a blast at the disco later!
Sama ka na sa amin, bumomba tayo sa disco mamaya!
to party
We partied at Joma's house the other night.
Bumomba kami sa bahay ni Joma nung isang gabi.
to exert effort in an activity
He really put in effort in his presentation to grab everyone's attention.
Bumomba siya sa kanyang presentation para makuha ang atensyon ng lahat.