Magpatalbog (en. To bounce)
/mɒg.pɒ.tɒl.bɒg/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action where an object bounces or repeatedly falls.
The ball continued to bounce on the floor due to the force of impact.
Ang bola ay nagpatuloy na magpatalbog sa sahig dahil sa lakas ng pagkakatama.
The act of an object bouncing off a surface.
The water bounced off the rock surface when it hit.
Nagpatalbog ang tubig mula sa ibabaw ng bato nang tumama ito.
Creating upward motion or movement due to the effect of falling.
The ball bounces well under good conditions.
Magandang magpatalbog ang bola sa ilalim ng maayos na kondisyon.
Etymology
root word 'talbog' meaning to bounce or hit.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to bounce a ball
to make the ball hit the ground and bounce.
magpatalbog ng bola
Related Words
bounce
The natural movement of an object that falls and hits a surface.
talbog
spoon
A tool that can be used to bounce water or any liquid.
kutsarita
Slang Meanings
To pretend to be highly educated or upper class
My friends are deliberately trying to show off even though they aren't rich.
Sinasadyang magpatalbog yung mga kaibigan ko kahit di naman sila mayaman.
To show off or try to be the center of attention
He showed off at the party, everyone was looking at him.
Nagpatalbog siya sa party, lahat nakatingin sa kanya.
To dodge or avoid a responsibility
My classmate always dodges group projects, he doesn't want to help at all.
Palaging nagpatalbog yung kaklase ko sa mga group projects, ayaw talagang tumulong.