Bumulas (en. To tumble)
bu-mu-las
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To change position or direction.
The person tumbled over despite being stuck in their place.
Bumulalas ang tao sa kabila ng pagkakulong sa kanyang puwesto.
To fall or roll in an unexpected manner.
He tumbled down the hill without being careful.
Siya ay bumulas mula sa burol nang hindi siya nag-iingat.
To fall in love suddenly or rapidly.
His feelings for her tumbled in an instant.
Bumulas ang kanyang damdamin sa kanya sa isang iglap.
Etymology
The word 'bumulas' comes from the root word 'bulas' which means 'to move' or 'to shift'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tumble onto the street
To start or jump onto the street from a high place.
bumulas sa kalye
Related Words
bulas
The word 'bulas' refers to the action of falling or rolling.
bulas
Slang Meanings
found or fell
He/She fell on the floor while playing.
Bumulas siya sa sahig habang naglalaro.
disappeared or something unexpected happened
My crush fell out of the scene, he/she suddenly disappeared.
Bumulas yung crush ko sa eksena, bigla na lang siyang nawala.
was surprised or moved on to something else
I fell out of the conversation when a visitor arrived.
Bumulas ako sa usapan nang may dumating na bisita.