Lumuwang (en. Loosen)

lu-mu-wang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of creating more space or looseness in something.
My belt loosened after I lost weight.
Lumuwang ang sinturon ko pagkatapos kong mawalan ng timbang.
The act of reducing tightness or pressure.
I need to loosen my shoes because they are too tight.
Kailangan kong lumuwang ang aking mga sapatos dahil masyado silang masikip.
The process of widening or expanding.
If the roads loosen up, traveling will be easier.
Kung lumuwang ang mga kalsada, mas magiging madali ang paglalakbay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

broaden one's mind
to have a wider perspective or understanding.
lumuwang ang isipan
loosen up the conversation
to discuss or talk about something easily without much process.
lumuwang ang pag-uusap

Related Words

looseness
The state of being loose or wide.
luwang
tightness
The state of being tight or constricted.
higpit

Slang Meanings

to get out of a tight situation
Because of their discussions, their relationship has loosened up and they understand each other better.
Dahil sa mga pag-uusap, lumuwang na ang kanilang relasyon at mas maayos na silang nagkakaintindihan.
to feel relieved
Now that the pressure is gone, I feel like I've loosened up in my life.
Ngayon na natanggal na ang pressure, para akong lumuwang sa buhay ko.