Lumubha (en. Worsen)

lu-mub-ha

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To worsen is a verb meaning to become more serious or to deteriorate.
The situation in the environment has worsened due to lack of action.
Ang sitwasyon sa kalikasan ay lumubha dahil sa kakulangan ng pagkilos.
It means the increase of a bad condition.
His illness has worsened in recent weeks.
Ang kanyang sakit ay lumubha sa mga nakaraang linggo.
It can refer to the deterioration of a situation or condition.
The flood worsened when that storm came.
Ang daluyong ay lumubha nang dumating ang bagyong iyon.

Etymology

The word 'lumubha' comes from the root word 'lubha,' which means the worsening or increase of a negative thing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the situation has worsened
the condition or situation has become worse
lumubha ang sitwasyon
do not worsen
avoid the worsening of a situation
huwag lumubha

Related Words

to sink
Meaning to fall or sink into water.
lumubog
to worsen in sickness
The worsening of an illness or condition of the body.
lumubha sa sakit

Slang Meanings

to worsen or the worsening of a situation
It seems the problem at school has worsened, so many students are failing.
Parang lumubha na ang problema sa school, ang daming bagsak na estudyante.
the issue has intensified
The traffic issue has worsened because of the construction on the road.
Lumubha ang isyu ng trapiko dahil sa construction sa kalsada.