Lulain (en. To lull)

/luˈlain/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb describing the action of soothing or doing something quietly.
The mother lulls her baby to sleep.
Nilulain ng ina ang kanyang sanggol upang makatulog.
To comfort a person or animal through gentle words or actions.
His gentle voice can lull anyone who is feeling down.
Ang malumanay na tinig niya ay kayang lulain ang sinumang nalulumbay.

Etymology

From the word 'lula' meaning 'to summarize' or 'to publish'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lull the mind
To make the mind quiet or calm.
lulain ang isip

Related Words

lula
A word related to providing comfort or soothing.
lula

Slang Meanings

hiding or stashing
He is stashing food from the store.
Nag-lulain siya ng mga pagkain mula sa tindahan.
to stash or hide
Don't stash too much, you might get caught.
Huwag mag-lulain nang masyado, baka mahuli ka.