Lumuwa (en. To weaken)

lu-mu-wa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To allow a decrease in the strength or stability of something.
His body weakened after a long training.
Lumuwa ang kanyang katawan pagkatapos ng mahabang pagsasanay.
To cause a change in the condition of a person or thing.
The problems in his family caused a weakening of his will.
Ang suliranin sa kanyang pamilya ay nagdulot ng pag-luwang ng kanyang kalooban.
To become softer or more hesitant.
His confidence weakened after hearing the news.
Lumuwa ang kanyang tiwala nang marinig ang balita.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the heart weakened
feelings became soft or troubled
lumuwa ang loob

Related Words

loosen
To become less tight or strict.
lumuwag

Slang Meanings

to earn or make money
He earned money from his business.
Nag-lumuwa siya ng pera mula sa negosyo niya.
to improve one's life status
He has moved up from poverty and now has his own house.
Lumuwa na siya sa hirap at ngayo'y may sariling bahay.
to become famous or well-known
He became famous after his viral video.
Lumuwa siya matapos ang kanyang viral na video.