Malulusob (en. Can be invaded)

ma-lu-lu-sob

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning there is a possibility to invade or enter.
The territory can be invaded if we do not defend it.
Ang teritoryo ay malulusob kung hindi natin ito ipagtatanggol.
Can refer to a situation where there is a danger of an attack.
Our town can be invaded in two days according to the intelligence report.
Sa makalawa, ang ating bayan ay malulusob ayon sa intelligence report.

Etymology

The word 'malulusob' is derived from the root word 'lusob' meaning 'to invade' or 'to enter forcefully' with the prefix 'ma-' indicating possibility.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the village can be invaded
The village is at risk of being invaded by enemies.
malulusob ang nayon

Related Words

invade
The root word referring to an attack or invasion.
lusob

Slang Meanings

Cramming, squeezing in
He’s going to squeeze in for this exam, no doubt.
Malulusob na siya sa exam na 'to, walang duda.
Unexpected, unusual
This is going to interfere with my plans, I did not see it coming.
Malulusob 'to sa mga plano ko, di ko inasahan.