Mabulunan (en. To swell or bulge)

ma-bu-lu-nan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action or movement of an object that causes it to swell or grow.

The fruits swell when they are given enough water.

Mabulunan ang mga prutas kapag sila ay natubigan ng sapat.

Refers to the condition of an object growing larger from its original size.

The flowers swell with proper care.

Mabulunan ang mga bulaklak sa tamang pag-aalaga.

To show a change or response to a condition that causes it to grow or burst.

The cement swells as it dries.

Mabulunan ang semento habang ito ay natutuyo.

Derived from the word 'bula' meaning 'to swell' with the prefixes 'm' and 'an' as locatives.

to swell with ice

to result in excess ice formation causing bulging.

mabulunan ng yelo

to swell with memories

to feel overwhelming emotions caused by sharing memories.

mabulunan ng mga alaala

to bubble

The presence of bubbles or gas escaping from a liquid.

bumula

swelling

A condition where a liquid is coming out or becoming larger.

bula

In a 'dangerous' situation or close to something unexpected happening.

I feel like I'm about to choke with fear while waiting for my exam results.

Parang mabulunan na ako sa takot habang hinihintay ang resulta ng exam ko.

When waiting for a result or reaction that is troubling.

I was just standing there, and I was about to choke with nerves that he might not call.

Nakatayo lang ako dun, at mabulunan na ako sa nervyos na baka hindi siya tumawag.