Lumagpak (en. To fall)

/luˈmaɡpak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of suddenly falling from above.
The tree fell to the ground after the strong storm.
Ang puno ay lumagpak sa lupa matapos ang malakas na bagyo.
The emergence or removal of an object from a hidden or upright formation to a horizontal position.
Problems in the water flow caused a part of the ceiling to fall.
Ang mga prublema sa daloy ng tubig ay nagdulot ng lumagpak na bahagi ng kisame.
The act of descending from a high place to a lower position.
The children were happy while playing and falling from their standing positions.
Ang mga bata ay masaya habang naglalaro at lumagpak mula sa kanilang mga nakatayong posisyon.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'lagpak' meaning 'fall' or 'drop'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fell from above
Arrived at a lower level from a higher one.
lumagpak mula sa taas

Related Words

lagpak
'Lagpak' is the root word from which 'lumagpak' is derived, meaning fall.
lagpak

Slang Meanings

Fell or dropped suddenly
My bike almost fell on the road!
Muntik nang lumagpak yung bisikleta ko sa kalsada!
Totally failed or stumbled in a situation
He tried to fight back but he ultimately failed.
Sumubok siyang makipaglaban pero lumagpak siya sa huli.
Lost interest or effort
I've given up on this project. It seems I can't do it anymore.
Lumagpak na ako sa project na 'to. Mukhang hindi ko na kaya.