Lumubog (en. Sink)

loo-moo-bog

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The falling or descending of an object from a higher level to the bottom.
The ship sank in the middle of the ocean.
Ang barko ay lumubog sa gitna ng dagat.
The loss of support or continuity in something.
Their relationship sank due to conflicts.
Ang kanilang relasyon ay lumubog dahil sa mga hidwaan.
Submerging in water or another liquid.
The toy sank in the pool.
Ang laruan ay lumubog sa palanguyan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sunk in debt
having a significant debt that seems unpayable.
lumubog sa utang
the sun sets
the process by which the sun descends on the horizon.
lumubog ang araw

Related Words

submerged
The state of being under water or another liquid.
lubog
collapse
A type of sinking or falling.
buwal

Slang Meanings

To sink or be submerged in problems
He seems to have sunk into debt, so he decided to make a change.
Parang lumubog siya sa utang kaya't nagdesisyon na siyang magbago.
To collaborate on a project
Because our business sank, we collaborated with another group to reboot.
Dahil lumubog ang business namin, nag-collab kami ng ibang grupo para mag-reboot.
To get in trouble or to fall
If you're not careful, you're sure to get sunk in situations like that.
Kapag hindi ka nag-ingat, tiyak na lumubog ka sa mga ganyang sitwasyon.