Lumusong (en. To plunge)

lu-mu-song

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of entering or immersing a part of the body in water.
He plunged into the sea to swim.
Lumusong siya sa dagat upang maligo.
The movement from one place to a lower part of something.
He descended into the ravine to reach the river.
Lumusong siya sa bangin upang makaabot sa ilog.
An expression describing a sudden action of entering the water.
He plunged into the cold water of the stream.
Lumusong siya sa malamig na tubig ng batis.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'lusong' meaning to descend or enter into water.

Common Phrases and Expressions

plunge into the water
to enter into the water
lumusong sa tubig
plunge into the current
join the flow of water
lumusong sa agos

Related Words

plunge
The root word meaning to enter or leap into water.
lusong
pour
An action that indicates the flow of water from a container or place.
buhos

Slang Meanings

Diving or walking in water.
We dove into the sea even though the water was cold.
Lumusong kami sa dagat kahit malamig ang tubig.
To go or enter a place.
We crashed the party even though we weren't invited.
Lumusong kami sa party kahit di kami invited.
To start an activity or task.
Let's dive into the project to make up for lost time.
Lumusong na tayo sa proyekto para makabawi sa oras.