Maglubog (en. To submerge)

/maɡˈlu.bog/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of sinking or submerging something in water.
You need to submerge the boat when there's a storm.
Kailangan mong maglubog ng bangka kapag may bagyo.
The process of putting something into a liquid.
He submerged his hand in the cold water.
Inilubog niya ang kanyang kamay sa malamig na tubig.

Etymology

from the root 'lubog' meaning 'sunk' or 'underwater'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to launch a boat
To place the boat in the water.
maglubog ng bangka

Related Words

submerged
Underneath or unseen due to being submerged.
lubog

Slang Meanings

to have fun or party
We partied at the beach last weekend, it was so much fun!
Nag-maglubog kami sa beach last weekend, ang saya!
to relax or lounge around
Just chill at home, take it easy.
Maglublob ka na lang sa bahay, chill ka lang.