Humibas (en. To sink)

hu-mi-bas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to the sudden lowering or sinking of an object under water or ground.
The ship sank in the middle of the storm.
Humibas ang barko sa gitna ng bagyo.
Can refer to a person bending or falling to the ground.
He sank to the ground after the fight.
Humibas siya sa lupa matapos ang labanan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sank in the water
started or fell into the water
humibas sa tubig

Related Words

float
The opposite of humibas, meaning to stay on the surface of the water.
lumutang

Slang Meanings

Bend down
Bend down already so you can see the details.
Humibas ka na nga para makita mo 'yung mga detalye.
Squat down
Squat down first because the plate is so high!
Humibas ka muna dahil ang taas ng bilao!
To crouch down
Crouch down to join the game group.
Humibas ka para makumpleto 'yung grupo ng laro.