Lumpuhin (en. To be crumbling)

lum-pu-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
to act with weakness or distraction caused by physical pain.
When he got sick, he could no longer move properly.
Nang siya ay magkasakit, hindi na siya makalumpuhin ng maayos.
to weaken or lose strength.
Sometimes, it reached the point where his body became weak after a long day at work.
Minsan, umabot sa punto na lumpuhin na ang kanyang katawan pagkatapos ng mahabang araw ng trabaho.

Etymology

from the word 'lumpong' meaning hollow or cavity

Common Phrases and Expressions

paralyze by fear
to be so afraid that one cannot move or make a decision.
lumpuhin ang takot

Related Words

weakness
state of not being able to move or lacking strength.
panghihina

Slang Meanings

A punch or sometimes a term for people who are weak or unable to move properly.
Rona said Mark is lumpuhin so he didn't get any points in the game.
Sabi ni Rona, lumpuhin daw si Mark kaya wala siyang nakuhang puntos sa laro.
Having a disability or abnormality in the body.
Your wedding is almost lumpuhin from all the happiness, you should fix that.
Halos lumpuhin na 'yung kasal nyo sa saya, dapat ayusin na 'yan.