Nakatumba (en. Fallen)
nakatum-ba
Meaning & Definition
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verb
Describes an event related to falling.
The fallen tree in the middle of the road is scary.
Nakakatakot ang nakatumbang puno sa gitna ng daan.
Refers to an object or person that is on the floor or ground due to falling.
That child fell, so it caught everyone's attention.
Nakatumba ang batang iyon kaya’t nakuha ang pansin ng lahat.
Etymology
root word: tumbang (to fall)
Common Phrases and Expressions
Very fallen
Very down or unexpectedly fell.
Sobrang nakatumba
Related Words
fall
An action referring to falling or dropping.
tumba
Slang Meanings
Fell down or toppled.
My friend fell down from his skateboard earlier.
Ang kaibigan ko ay nakatumba sa skateboard niya kanina.
Extremely drunk or dizzy.
He fell over from drinking too much at the party.
Nakatumba siya sa sobrang pag-inom sa kasiyahan.
Got overwhelmed or was caught off guard.
I fell over in shock from the teacher's sudden question.
Nakatumba ako sa biglang tanong ng guro.