Dumukwang (en. To lean)
du-muk-wang
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of leaning or resting the body against a surface or object.
He leaned on the table to better see his assignments.
Dumukwang siya sa mesa upang mas makita ang kanyang mga takdang-aralin.
The act of bending or tilting the body towards another object.
She leaned to watch the show above.
Dumukwang siya upang makapanood ng palabas sa itaas.
The action of climbing or moving the body to a higher level.
He leaned on the stairs to get to his room.
Dumukwang siya sa hagdang-bato upang makarating sa kanyang kwarto.
Common Phrases and Expressions
leaning of the body
The body helps gain support from an object.
dumukwang ng katawan
Related Words
leaning
The action of resting or supporting the body against something.
pagsandal
support
A platform or object that is supported by the body or another object.
tukod
Slang Meanings
jumping or leaping
He jumped from across the river to come to us.
Dumukwang siya mula sa kabila ng ilog para makapunta sa amin.
flying or soaring
It looks like the birds are soaring in the sunlight.
Parang dumukwang ang mga ibon sa sikat ng araw.
moved forward or surged
The people surged forward in front of the stage for the concert.
Dumukwang ang mga tao sa harap ng entablado para sa concert.