Dumurog (en. Crush)

/duˈmuɾoɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of crushing or breaking something.
He crushed ice for the drink.
Dumurog siya ng yelo para sa inumin.
The act of applying pressure to remove or displace an object.
When the rock fell, it crushed the ground.
Nang bumagsak ang bato, dumurog ito sa lupa.
The act of destroying or removing materials in a deeper state.
The blender crushed the food perfectly.
Dumurog ng pagkain ang blender nang maayos.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'durog' meaning broken or crushed.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crushed heart
Experiencing deep emotional pain in love.
dumurog ng puso
crushing something
Breaking objects under pressure.
dumurog ng bagay

Related Words

broken
A condition of objects that are shattered or crushed.
durog
crushed to bits
A state where an object is severely damaged or destroyed.
durog-durog

Slang Meanings

smashed or destroyed object
He smashed a glass in his blind rage.
Dumurog siya ng isang baso sa sobrang galit.
used up or depleted
The company's stocks have been crushed due to the recession.
Dumurog na ang mga stocks ng kumpanya dahil sa recession.
felt crushed or down-hearted
Her heart was crushed by her friend's words.
Dumurog ang kanyang loob sa mga sinabi ng kaibigan.