Kumurba (en. To bend)

/kuˈmur.ba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Performs the action of forming a bent or slanted shape.

You need to bend the floor to fit the tiles.

Kailangan mong kumurba ng sahig upang magkasya ang mga tile.

Change the direction of something from straight to bent.

The road bends back to the west.

Kumurba ang kalsada pabalik sa kanluran.

To slightly bend an object at a specific angle.

You bend the paper before handing it over.

Kumurba ka ng papel bago ito ipasa.

derived from the word 'curve' meaning bent or shaped.

bending road

a road with curves or bent parts.

kumurba ng kalsada

curve

A shape or line that is not straight, often used in a geometric context.

kurba

bent

Shows the action of having a bent form.

baluktot

Sinking or drooping

My sinigang is sinking, we need to take it out right away!

Kumurba na 'yung sinigang ko, kailangan na nating ilabas agad!

Tilting or unstable position

The way he sat, he tilted in the chair.

Yun bang pag-upo niya, kumurba siya sa silya.

Facing problems or obstacles

It seems like our plans are hitting a snag now.

Parang kumurba ang mga plano natin ngayon.