Libumbon (en. Quarantine)
li-bum-bon
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or condition of isolation or separation of people, animals, or things to prevent the spread of disease.
The patients are placed in quarantine to prevent infecting others.
Ang mga pasyente ay inilalagay sa libumbon upang hindi makahawa sa iba.
Etymology
A Tagalog word derived from 'libon' meaning to bend or incline.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in quarantine
it means that a person is in a state of isolation or quarantined.
nasa libumbon
Related Words
illness
A condition that causes sickness or disability.
karamdaman
test
A process of subjecting a person or thing to a situation to test quality or ability.
pagsubok
Slang Meanings
Crazy or insane
Wow, he seems out of his mind with everything he's saying.
Grabe, parang libumbon na siya sa dami ng sinasabi.
Without direction in life
I hope he doesn't remain lost, he needs to succeed.
Sana naman hindi siya manatiling libumbon, kailangan na niyang magtagumpay.