Itumbas (en. To bring down)

i-tum-bas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To drop or bring down something from a high place.
He brought down the wood from the top of that tree.
Itinumba niya ang kahoy mula sa taas ng punong iyon.
To place something in a position or condition as a result of falling.
They threw the bottle at the side of the road.
Itinumba nila ang bote sa gilid ng daan.
To stop an activity or standing by removing or falling.
The wind knocked down the tent by the lake.
Itinumba ng hangin ang tent sa tabi ng lawa.

Etymology

From the word 'tumbas' meaning to fall or leave in a place.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to equalize the value
To equate or match the value of one thing to another.
itumbas ang halaga

Related Words

fall
Means to fall or shift from one place.
tumbas

Slang Meanings

Just do it!
Just hand over your cellphone to me when you arrive!
Itumbas mo na yung cellphone mo sa'kin pagdating mo!
Surrender it now!
Hand it over, you don't have a chance anymore.
Itumbas mo na 'yan, wala ka nang pagkakataon.
Just give it up!
Dude, just give it up, I'm out of cash!
Dude, itumbas mo na 'yan, kapos na ako!