Itubog (en. To plunge)

/iˈtu.bog/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To submerge an object in water or any liquid.
Submerge the fish in clean water before cooking.
Itubog ang isda sa malinis na tubig bago lutuin.
To place under water.
Submerge the body in the sea to escape the heat.
Itubog ang katawan sa dagat upang makatakas sa init.
To dip into a liquid.
Dip the bread in the sauce before eating.
Itubog ang tinapay sa sarsa bago kainin.

Etymology

from the root word 'tubog'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

submerge in a filled pool or lake
to submerge in a body of water or liquid, typically for a specific purpose.
itubog sa ria

Related Words

submerged
The term 'tubog' refers to the state of being under water.
tubog

Slang Meanings

Give without expecting anything in return
Just give it to me, there's no politics involved.
Itubog mo na lang sa akin 'yan, wala namang pulitika.
Pour out everything
Come on, pour out all your feelings to her!
Sige na, itubog mo na ang lahat ng damdamin mo sa kanya!
Provide help or support
We should provide help to those in need.
Dapat nating itubog ang tulong sa mga nangangailangan.