Magpatumba (en. To knock down)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To make a movement that knocks down or causes to lie flat.
Knock down the logs for our project.
Magpatumba ka ng mga kahoy para sa ating proyekto.
To prepare something to fall or lose balance.
He knocked down the tree with an axe.
Nagpatumba siya ng puno gamit ang palakol.
To bring down a person with intent or plan.
Knock down the opponents in the game.
Magpatumba ka ng mga kalaban sa laro.

Common Phrases and Expressions

knock down the obstacles
do everything to overcome barriers
magpatumba ng mga hadlang

Related Words

knocking down
The process of bringing down or lying something flat.
patumba
fallen
A condition where something is laid down or lying flat.
buwal

Slang Meanings

to seek advice or assistance for a problem
Let's consult Mang Juan, he might have a solution to this.
Magpatumba tayo kay Mang Juan, baka may alam siyang solusyon dito.
to express indifference towards others
Go ahead, do whatever, as for me, I'm fine.
Sige lang, magpatumba ka, basta ako okay lang.
to share any twisted or exaggerated information
Don't spin a tale, that's too exaggerated!
Huwag kang magpatumba ng kwento, masyadong exaggerated yan!