Lusong (en. Dive)
/luˈsoŋ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of diving into the water, usually used in fishing or sports activities.
Diving is an important part of fishing along the coasts.
Ang lusong ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng pangingisda sa mga baybayin.
The act of a person or object submerging under water.
The children are playing in the pool while they dive into the water.
Ang mga bata ay naglalaro sa pool habang naglulusong sila sa tubig.
A fishing terminology that means the act of fishermen diving into the water to catch fish.
Traditional fishermen often dive using their hands in the sea.
Ang mga tradisyonal na mangingisda ay madalas na naglulusong gamit ang mga kamay sa dagat.
verb
The act of diving into the water.
His dive from the high rock was quite impressive.
Nakakatuwang lusong ang kanyang ginawa mula sa mataas na bato.
Etymology
From the Tagalog word 'lusong' which means 'to dive' or 'to submerge' in water.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dive into the sea
diving into the ocean or sea.
lusong sa dagat
dive into the river
diving into a river.
lusong sa ilog
Related Words
water
The liquid necessary for life that emphasizes the meaning of 'dive'.
tubig
fishing
An activity related to diving in water for the purpose of catching fish.
pangingisda
Slang Meanings
Diving
Dive into the water to swim!
Lusong ka na sa tubig para mag-swimming!
Let's go in
Let's go inside the room, let's rest.
Lusong na tayo sa kwarto, magpahinga na.
Got off
I got off the jeep and saw my friend.
Lusong na ako sa jeep, nakita ko ang kaibigan ko.