Mambula (en. To bubble)

/mamˈbula/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of forming bubbles in a liquid.
The bubbling of the soup shows that it is being heated well.
Ang mambula ng sabaw ay nagpapakita na ito ay pinapainit ng mabuti.
The formation or existence of many bubbles.
He was bubbling his milk while making coffee.
Mreamble siya sa kanyang gatas habang nagluluto ng kape.
The rising or ascending of bubbles to the surface of a liquid.
The water bubbled as the broth boiled.
Mambula ang tubig habang bumubula ang mga sabaw.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'bula' meaning 'to burst' or 'bubbling'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bubbling in soup
Indicates heating or boiling of the soup.
mambula sa sabaw

Related Words

bubble
Refers to a round formation of air or gas in a liquid.
bula

Slang Meanings

Someone who has something to brag about.
Jose is really a mambula, he always has a new gadget.
Mambula talaga si Jose, lagi siyang may bagong gadget.
Always bragging or saying good things about oneself.
Don't be a mambula, not everyone appreciates you.
Wag kang mambula, hindi naman lahat ng tao nakaka-appreciate sa'yo.