Lumutang (en. To float)
/luˈmutaŋ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of rising or being supported on the surface of a liquid.
The boat floated on the calm lake.
Lumutang ang bangka sa tahimik na lawa.
The state of being not submerged in water or any liquid.
The flowers floated on the surface of the water.
Ang mga bulaklak ay lumutang sa ibabaw ng tubig.
The emergence or presence in a situation or conversation.
The idea of change floated during the meeting.
Lumutang ang ideya ng pagbabago sa pulong.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the issue floated
To discuss or address an important topic or problem.
lumutang ang isyu
floated in memory
Remembered something or an event from the past.
lumutang sa alaala
Related Words
float
The characteristic of being on the surface of a liquid.
lutang
Slang Meanings
became famous or went viral
His video floated on the internet and got a lot of views!
Yung video niya, lumutang sa internet at ang daming views!
replaced or served as a substitute
When he left, someone new floated in the office.
Nung umalis siya, may lumutang na bago sa opisina.
discussed or thought of
We should talk about that, because it seems like an idea has floated up.
Dapat natin talakayin yan, kasi mukhang may lumutang na idea.