Mamalukag (en. To exhale)

/ma-ma-lu-kag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of exhaling air from the mouth.
Exhaling is a normal part of our breathing.
Ang mamalukag ay normal na bahagi ng ating paghinga.
The process of releasing air often used in childbirth or stressful situations.
In yoga, proper exhaling is important to relax the body.
Sa yoga, mahalaga ang tamang mamalukag upang ma-relax ang katawan.
A part of breathing that refers to the downward flow of air.
Learn to exhale slowly for better breath control.
Matutong mamalukag ng dahan-dahan para sa mas mahusay na kontrol sa paghinga.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'lukag' meaning to bubble up or erupt.

Common Phrases and Expressions

exhale deeply
A method of breathing encouraging more air into the lungs.
mamalukag ng malalim
exhale slowly
Exhaling slowly to control breathing.
mamalukag ng dahan-dahan

Related Words

breathing
The process of inhaling and exhaling air in the lungs.
paghinga
air
The gas that makes up the Earth's atmosphere needed for life.
hangin

Slang Meanings

To sing badly or poorly
Wow, you're singing like a mamalukag, you can't hit the tune!
Grabe, para kang mamalukag sa pagkanta, hindi mo kaya ang tono!
To give false information
Don't be a mamalukag, I know what you said isn't true!
Huwag kang mamalukag, alam kong hindi totoo ang sinabi mo!