Lumala (en. Worsening)

/luːˈmɑːlɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of verb expressing the worsening of a situation or condition.
His condition worsened after the accident.
Lumala ang kanyang kondisyon matapos ang aksidente.
It shows the emergence of a worse situation.
Pollution worsened in the city this year.
Lumala ang polusyon sa lungsod ngayong taon.
Indicates a continued increase in problems or difficulties.
Economic problems worsened due to the pandemic.
Lumala ang mga problema sa ekonomiya dahil sa pandemya.

Etymology

The word 'lumala' comes from the root word 'lala'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the situation worsens
An expression that the condition is becoming worse.
lumala ang sitwasyon

Related Words

deterioration
The process of becoming worse of something.
paglala
bad
Expressing a poor state or condition.
masama

Slang Meanings

the situation or condition is getting worse
The traffic in Manila is getting worse, I'm always stuck on the road.
Lumalala na ang traffic sa Manila, laging naging stuck ako sa kalsada.
the problem is getting worse
Their conversation is getting worse, it's like they can't agree anymore.
Lumalala ang usapan nila, parang hindi na sila magkakasundo.
has become more intense or painful
My heartache is getting worse every day that I’m not with you.
Lumalala ang pagkasakit ng puso ko bawat araw na hindi kita kasama.