Dambungin (en. Gather)

/dam-ˈbuŋ-in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or situation where people or things gather.
The gathering of students will be held in the gymnasium.
Ang dambungin ng mga mag-aaral ay gaganapin sa gymnasium.
The activity of bringing people together from different places.
The gathering at the factory shows the unity of the workers.
Ang dambungin sa pabrika ay nagpapakita ng pagkakaisa ng mga manggagawa.
A type of gathering that happens on occasions or special events.
The gathering for Maria's birthday is full of joy.
Ang dambungin para sa kaarawan ni Maria ay puno ng kasiyahan.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'dambong,' meaning 'a gathering of people or things.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to come together
The gathering or coming together of people.
magsama-sama
bringing guests
The guests who arrive for the gathering.
dala-dalang mga bisita

Related Words

gathering
An activity of bringing people together for a purpose.
pagtitipon
union
The act of coming together as a group or collection.
pagsasama

Slang Meanings

troublemaker
Jake is always the one causing trouble in our group.
Si Jake, lagi na lang siyang dambungin sa mga barkada namin.
fighting person
No one can defeat Riko; he's the tough guy in the neighborhood.
Walang makatalo kay Riko, siya ang dambungin sa barangay.