Dumugin (en. To be dirty)

/duˈmuɡin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Engaging in an action that causes something to become dirty.
Due to the rain, the road became dirty.
Dahil sa pagbuhos ng ulan, ang daan ay dumugin.
Filling a place or thing with dirt.
The room became dusty because of the old items that got dirty here.
Naging maalikabok ang silid dahil sa mga lumang gamit na dumugin dito.
Mixing dirt or any dirty substance with something else.
Do not allow food to get dirty on the floor.
Huwag ipahintulot na dumugin ang pagkain sa sahig.

Etymology

from the word 'dumi' meaning 'dirt' in English

Common Phrases and Expressions

Help clean so the house won't get dirty.
Tumulong kang maglinis upang hindi dumugin ang bahay.
Tumulong kang maglinis upang hindi dumugin ang bahay.

Related Words

dirt
A material that is not clean or has dirty components.
dumi
dirty
The characteristic of being unclean or having dirt.
marumi

Slang Meanings

to get hurt or harmed in a fight
You got overwhelmed by opponents in the game, too bad.
Dumugin ka ng mga kalaban sa laro, sayang.
to unleash feelings or emotions
Just let out what you're feeling, you can't hide it anymore.
Dumugin mo na ang nararamdaman mo, hindi mo na kayang itago.
to reach a situation filled with chaos
The fire has escalated, there are people still inhaling the smoke!
Dumugin na ang sunog, may mga tao pang nakasagap sa usok!