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    Buwal (en. Fallen)

    /buˈwal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of something falling from a higher place.
    Due to the fall of the tree, there was traffic on the road.
    Dahil sa buwal ng puno, nagkaroon ng trapiko sa kalsada.
    A state of failure or setback.
    His fall in life became the reason for his stronger recovery.
    Ang kanyang buwal sa buhay ay naging dahilan ng kanyang mas matibay na pagbangon.
    verb
    The action of falling or dropping of a person or object.
    He fell from the bridge and fell into the river.
    Buwal siya sa tulay at nahulog sa ilog.
    The occurrence or effect of an action or event leading to damage or failure.
    His decisions led to the fall of his career.
    Ang kanyang mga desisyon ay nagdulot ng buwal ng kanyang karera.

    Etymology

    from the word 'buwal' meaning 'fallen' or 'to fall'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    my heart is fallen
    confused or hurt emotionally.
    buwal ang aking puso

    Related Words

    fall from significance
    a decline or drop in rank or respect.
    buwal sa kahalagahan

    Slang Meanings

    falling or displacement of a person
    She tripped and fell in front of everyone.
    Nadapa siya at buwal sa harap ng lahat.
    tumbled or fell painfully
    Because of too much drinking, he fell on the road.
    Dahil sa sobrang inuman, buwal siya sa daan.
    unexpected fall
    The kid suddenly fell off the slide.
    Ang bata ay biglang bumuwal sa slide.