Kumalag (en. To snap)

ku-ma-lag

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To act or explode with force, usually producing a sound.

The sudden earthquake snapped unexpectedly, causing fear among the people.

Kumalag ang wala sa panahon na paglindol, na nagdulot ng takot sa mga tao.

To start or erupt suddenly and vigorously.

The fire snapped when the wind suddenly blew in wood.

Kumalag ang apoy nang biglang magpukol ng kahoy ang hangin.

To emit a sound due to fright or surprise.

When the door snapped in the back, he was startled.

Nang kumalag ang pinto sa likod, siya ay nagulat.

It comes from the root word 'lagal', meaning 'to begin' or 'to make a sound'.

snapping sound

a sound that comes from a sudden action or event

kumalag na tunog

lagal

root word meaning 'to begin to make a sound'

lagal

sumabog

means to act forcefully like an explosion or a vigorous sound.

sumabog

Fell or dropped (often implies falling into a bad situation)

He fell into a bad situation due to excessive partying.

Kumalag siya sa sobrang pagsasaya at nahulog.

Got angry or rebelled (refers to someone who is upset or has rebelled)

He got upset when he found out he was ignored in the group.

Kumalag siya nang malaman niyang hindi siya pinansin sa grupo.