Bumuntis (en. To become pregnant)

boo-moon-tees

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of a woman carrying a baby inside her body.
Maria became pregnant with her first child.
Si Maria ay bumuntis sa kanyang unang anak.
The state of becoming pregnant that alters the condition of the woman.
Ana felt many emotions when she found out she was pregnant.
Maraming emosyon ang naramdaman ni Ana nang malaman niyang siya ay bumuntis.

Etymology

The word 'bumuntis' originates from the root word 'buntis' meaning carrying a baby in the womb.

Common Phrases and Expressions

miscarried
The occurrence of an unsuccessful pregnancy.
nalaglag ang bata

Related Words

pregnant
The state of having a baby in the womb.
buntis
giving birth
The process of delivering a baby from the womb.
panganganak

Slang Meanings

got pregnant
She really needs to face the situation because she got pregnant unexpectedly.
Kailangan na talagang harapin niya ang sitwasyon, kasi nabuntis siya nang hindi inaasahan.
became pregnant
I thought nothing would happen between them, but she became pregnant with her boyfriend.
Akala ko wala nang mangyayari sa kanila, pero nagdalang-tao siya sa kanyang boyfriend.
started showing pregnancy
Now that she's started showing pregnancy, we need to prepare everything for the baby.
Ngayon nagbukas ng tiyan na siya, kaya kailangang maghanda ng lahat para sa bata.
can now be a mother and child
The time has come, she can now be a mother and child!
Dumating na ang panahon, mawedeng na silang mag-ina!