Lumuwal (en. To leave)

lu-muwal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to leave or go out from a place.
He left the room with a smile on his face.
Lumuwal siya mula sa silid na may ngiti sa kanyang mukha.
The act of moving away from a specific location.
The guests left the house smoothly.
Ang mga bisita ay lumuwal mula sa bahay nang maayos.
To depart from a situation or action.
He decided to leave his job after a year.
Napagpasyahan niyang lumuwal sa kanyang trabaho matapos ang isang taon.

Etymology

from the root word 'wal' meaning to leave or depart.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to come out to oneself
to be true to oneself or show one's true self.
lumuwal sa kanyang sarili

Related Words

to go out
A verb meaning to leave from inside or hidden.
lumabas
departure
A noun related to leaving or escaping.
alis

Slang Meanings

a situation became more open or relaxed
Everything lightened up when they expressed their opinions in the meeting.
Lumuwal na ang lahat nang magpahayag sila ng kanilang opinyon sa meeting.
there was progress or a change in something
The project advanced when the misunderstandings in the team were cleared up.
Lumuwal na ang proyekto nung inalis ang di pagkakaintindihan sa team.
exited a tight situation
He managed to get out of that situation by turning the corner.
Lumuwal siya sa sitwasyong iyon sa pagliko sa kanto.