Manambulat (en. To row)

/maˈnambulat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that means to take a boat or to row in the water.
We need to row properly to return to the shore.
Kailangan nating manambulat ng maayos upang makabalik tayo sa pampang.
An action of making movements in the water using a paddle.
In rowing, the right technique in hitting the water is essential.
Sa manambulat, mahalaga ang tamang teknik sa pagtiltap ng tubig.
Used in the context of traveling on rivers or lakes.
We often row every morning on the river behind the house.
Madalas kaming manambulat tuwing umaga sa ilog sa likod ng bahay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's row!
A form of encouragement to start rowing.
Manambulat tayo!

Related Words

paddle
A tool used for rowing.
sagwan
boat
A type of watercraft used for rowing.
bangka

Slang Meanings

To pretend to have a bad attitude or to show off too much.
Wait, it seems like he's just flexing, he's just showing off!
Teka, parang nagmamano siya sa etits, manambulat lang yan!
To become overconfident or too self-assured.
You should introduce him to mom, but be careful, he's quite the show-off.
Dapat pakilala mo siya kay mama, pero ingat ka, manambulat yun.