Bumulag (en. To blind)

/buˈmulag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform an action that causes loss of sight.
In his anger, he blinded a person.
Sa kanyang galit, siya ay bumulag ng isang tao.
The removal of the ability to see through an action or event.
The bright light blinded his eyes.
Ang malakas na liwanag ay bumulag sa kanyang mga mata.
Caused a person to be blind.
The accident blinded his right eye.
Ang aksidente ay bumulag sa kanyang kanan mata.

Etymology

From the root word 'bulag' meaning blind.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blinded by the light
to lose the ability to see because of excessive light
bumulag sa liwanag

Related Words

blind
This describes a person who is unable to see.
bulag
to feign ignorance
The pretense of not seeing or knowing something.
nagbulag-bulagan

Slang Meanings

to go crazy or lose one's mind
I couldn't sleep at all, so I felt like I was going crazy from thinking too much.
Sobrang hindi makatulog, kaya feeling bumulag na ako sa kakaisip.
to turn a blind eye or ignore
Just turn a blind eye to the gossip, focus on your goals!
Bumulag ka na lang sa mga chismis, focus ka sa goals mo!