Kumabig (en. To divert)

ku-ma-big

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of taking action to divert or change direction from a path or flow.
He diverted to the left side of the road to avoid traffic.
Kumabig siya sa kaliwang bahagi ng kalsada upang maiwasan ang trapiko.
The action of redirecting or carving a new direction.
He diverted to another topic when he realized he didn't agree.
Kumabig siya sa ibang usapan nang malaman niyang hindi siya sang-ayon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Divert in the conversation
Change the subject or theme of the conversation.
Kumabig sa usapan

Related Words

change
A process of moving from one state to another.
pagbabago

Slang Meanings

to cheat or trick someone
Oh no, you've fooled me again! You're really good at cheating.
Naku, niloko mo na naman ako! Ang galing mo talagang kumabig.
to pull someone in or attract someone (often in a romantic context)
Wow, she's really good at pulling in attention during her live stream.
Grabe, ang galing niyang kumabig ng attention sa live stream niya.
to corner someone into a decision or situation
He deliberately cornered me into joining their outing.
Sinadya niyang kumabig ako na sumama sa kanilang outing.