Lumupig (en. To pound / to press)
lu-mu-pig
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To crush or hit something with the hand or tool.
I pounded the oil for the crispy food.
Lumupig ako ng mantika para sa lutong pagkain.
To explain the action of hitting or crushing something.
He pounded the bread until it was fine.
Lumupig siya ng pandesal hanggang sa maging pino.
To make a sound or noise resulting from intense action.
The drum pounded at the end of the street.
Lumupig ang tambol sa dulo ng kalsada.
Etymology
A verb derived from the root word 'upig'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pounding oil
Cooking or preparing by crushing oil.
lumupig ng mantika
Related Words
upig
Root word meaning reason or cause of the heart, 'lumupig' is an action form derived from this word.
upig
Slang Meanings
To help or act quickly
Hurry up, the deadline is approaching!
Lumupig ka na, sapagkat malapit na ang deadline!
To busy oneself with something
Mind your own business, not mine.
Lumupig ka lang sa sarili mong buhay, hindi sa akin.