Manumbat (en. To restrain)
/ma-num-bat/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of restraining or preventing something from happening.
We need to restrain the execution of unlawful acts.
Kailangan nating manumbat ng pagsasagawa ng labag na batas.
To obstruct an occurrence from taking place.
His actions always restrain his anger from erupting.
Manumbat ng galit ang kanyang ginawa na lagi na lang nalalabasan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to restrain a scream
to hold back a scream or call for help.
manumbat ng sigaw
Related Words
suppression
The act of stopping or preventing a situation or problem.
pagsugpo
Slang Meanings
very cool or appealing value
Wow, that new shoes of his/hers is so manumbat, it's beautiful!
Grabe, manumbat yung bagong sapatos niya, ang ganda!
good quality or style
The movies of that director are truly manumbat, I swear!
Manumbat talaga ang mga pelikula ni direk, as in!
to be noticed or liked by everyone
His performance last night was manumbat! We all noticed.
Yung performance niya last night, manumbat! Lahat kami napansin.