Lumublob (en. To emerge)

/lu-mu-blob/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of entering or rising into something.
He emerged in the water to announce his arrival.
Lumublob siya sa tubig upang mag-anunsiyo ng kanyang pagdating.
The process of appearing from underneath something else.
The sun emerged from behind the clouds.
Lumublob ang araw mula sa likod ng mga ulap.

Etymology

The term 'lumublob' is derived from the root word 'bulob', which means the accumulation of a large amount of fluids.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emerge in the water
drowning or coming up from underwater.
lumublob sa tubig

Related Words

lob
A form of action often associated with water.
lob

Slang Meanings

lying
Marco might be lying about his promises, nothing really happened.
Baka lumublob na si Marco sa mga pangako niya, wala na talagang nangyari.
bragging
He said he could lift the whole squad, but he just seems to be bragging.
Sabi niya, kaya niyang iangat ang buong barcada, pero parang lumublob lang naman siya.
sudden change of mind
Wait, you changed your mind again! I thought you didn't want this project?
Teka, lumublob ka na naman! Akala ko ba ayaw mo na sa project na 'to?