Lumubag (en. To break in)

/luˈmubag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To weaken or hinder the unity of something.

The sturdy binder does not break in over time.

Ang matibay na binder ay hindi lumubag sa paglipas ng panahon.

To yield or retreat from something due to pressure or stress.

In the difficulty of training, he felt he might give in.

Sa hirap ng pagsasanay, nakaramdam siya na maaaring lumubag.

A long-standing disturbance or breakdown in a system.

The breakdown of the electricity system caused a blackout across the city.

Ang lumubag ng sistema ng kuryente ay nagdulot ng blackout sa buong lungsod.

Derived from the root word 'bag', meaning to have a large space or looseness.

to give in to perseverance

When a person is overwhelmed and can no longer continue their efforts.

lumubag sa tiyaga

fall

The act of falling or the death of things, often used in the context of people and animals.

buwal

To grow old or become old.

It seems that people around me are growing old quickly, I thought they were still young.

Parang ang bilis lumubag ng mga tao sa paligid ko, akala ko sila'y bata pa.

To reach the peak of experience or wisdom.

He is old, so he has many stories that have matured in life.

Isang matanda na siya, kaya marami siyang kwento na lumubag sa buhay.