Lumiham (en. To write a letter)

lu-mi-ham

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
'lumiham' is a verb meaning to write a letter.
I need to write a letter to my friend to inform her about what I know.
Kailangan kong lumiham sa aking kaibigan upang ipaalam ang aking nalalaman.
It can also be used to describe the process of communicating through letter.
We combined our ideas when we wrote to our advisor.
Nagsanib kami ng aming mga ideya nang lumiham kami sa aming tagapayo.

Etymology

The word 'lumiham' is derived from the root word 'liham' which means 'letter'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

write a formal letter
to write a formal letter
lumiham ng pormal
write a short letter
to write a short letter
lumiham ng maikling sulat

Related Words

letter
A written message sent from one person to another.
liham
writing
General term for any written message.
sulat

Slang Meanings

to travel
Let's travel to Baguio this weekend!
Lumiham tayo sa Baguio ngayong weekend!
to leave
We need to leave before it gets dark.
Kailangan na nating lumiham bago magdilim.
to go
We just went to the mall yesterday.
Kahapon lang kami lumiham sa mall.