Kumalatong (en. Spreading)

ku-ma-la-tong

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of being scattered or spreading around.

The children made a mistake and their toys spread all over the house.

Nagkamali ang mga bata at kumalatong ang kanilang mga laruan sa buong bahay.

Occurs when something does not remain in just one place.

The smoke from the burning house spread throughout the street.

Kumalatong ang usok mula sa nasusunog na bahay sa buong kalye.

A process of dissemination or conversation of news or information.

The news about his election win spread quickly.

Kumalatong ang balita tungkol sa kanyang pagkapanalo sa halalan.

Origin derived from the word 'kalat' which means 'gathering' or 'spreading'.

news spread

Information or news spread quickly.

kumalat ang balita

mess

Refers to disorganized scattering of things.

kalat

to take sides

Refers to giving support or taking a side.

kumampi

Became frequent or had a strong impact that caught attention.

The news about their wedding spread throughout the barangay.

Kumalatong sa buong barangay ang balita tungkol sa kanilang kasal.

Showed seriousness or being genuine in a situation.

He got serious in the meeting and everyone was inspired.

Kumalatong siya sa meeting at lahat ay naiinspire.