Ngalumbaba (en. Moon)

/ŋa.lum.'ba.ba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A natural satellite of the Earth that is visible at night, reflecting light from the sun.
The moon provides light in the dark night.
Ang ngalumbaba ay nagbibigay liwanag sa madilim na gabi.
A symbol of love and desire in many cultures.
Many poems are written about the moon and love.
Maraming tula ang isinulat tungkol sa ngalumbaba at pag-ibig.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Walking in the light of the moon
A romantic situation or contemplation under the moon.
Naglalakad sa liwanag ng ngalumbaba

Related Words

light
A source of illumination that comes from the moon.
ilaw

Slang Meanings

acting cute
That being ngalumbaba is just trying to catch their crush's attention.
Ang ngalumbaba na yan, parang nagpapansin lang sa crush niya.
being flirty or charming
They acted ngalongbaba and made my heart flutter.
Nakalumbaba siya kaya nahulog ang puso ko.
being animated in storytelling
Of course, they were being ngalumbaba while telling stories about their trip.
Siyempre, nalumbaba siya habang nagkukuwento tungkol sa trip nila.