Imbulsahan (en. Initiating)
/im-bul-sa-han/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To urge or prompt a person to do something.
We should be initiated by our teachers to study well.
Dapat tayong imbulsahan ng ating mga guro upang mag-aral nang mabuti.
To start or give a start to a process or activity.
He initiated this project from the beginning.
Siya ang nag-imbulsahan sa proyekto na ito mula sa simula.
To build up spirit or enthusiasm in others.
It's necessary to energize the colleagues before the big project.
Kinakailangan na imbulsahan ang mga kasamahan bago ang malaking proyekto.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'impulse' meaning effort or initiative, and '-han' as a connector.
Common Phrases and Expressions
initiate oneself
To provide motivation or act on one's own desire.
imbulsahan ang sarili
initiate a project
To start or lead an activity or project.
imbulsahan ang isang proyekto
Related Words
impulse
A push or force that drives a person to act.
imbulso
initiative
The ability to start a new idea or project.
inisyatiba
Slang Meanings
To take a step or initiate something, often with a sense of urgency.
Let's go ahead and kick off the plan, there's no time for second thoughts!
Imbulsahan na natin ang plano, walang oras para sa mga pag-aalinlangan!
To start an action or project without thinking it through.
He rushed to kick off his business even though he didn't have enough funds.
Nagmamadali siyang imbulsahan ang kanyang negosyo kahit wala pa siyang sapat na pondo.
A thrown-together idea or concept that progresses quickly without much planning.
That's fine, just go for it, whatever happens next is up to God!
Ayos lang yun, basta imbulsahan mo na yan, bahala na si Lord!