Mangungulimbat (en. To start (a task))

/maŋuŋuliˈmbat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to the action related to the beginning of something.
Starting the project is crucial for its success.
Ang mangungulimbat ng proyekto ay mahalaga upang ito'y magtagumpay.
Refers to the action of analyzing or measuring.
As a starter, he needs to analyze the data before starting the experiment.
Bilang isang mangungulimbat, kailangan niyang suriin ang mga datos bago simulan ang eksperimento.

Etymology

The word 'mangungulimbat' comes from the root 'bulimbat' meaning 'to start' or 'to wound', along with the prefix 'mangu-' used to denote actions.

Common Phrases and Expressions

start of a law
refers to the initiation of steps to enforce a law.
mangungulimbat ng batas

Related Words

bulimbat
A word describing the act of removing or eliminating something to start another.
bulimbat

Slang Meanings

good at talking or socializing
Liza is a smooth talker, she always has a lot of friends.
Si Liza ay mangungulimbat, lagi siyang maraming kaibigan.
talkative and loves gossiping
That's why Jomari always has news, as if he’s the gossip king of the town.
Kaya palaging may balita si Jomari, akala mo siya na ang mangungulimbat sa bayan.