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    Pagkabuwal (en. Falling)

    pag-ka-bu-wal

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The condition or state of falling from a high place.
    He experienced a fall from the stairs.
    Nagkaroon siya ng pagkabuwal mula sa hagdang-bahay.
    A fall or tumble that causes injury.
    The child's fall resulted in a knee injury.
    Ang pagkabuwal ng bata ay nagresulta sa isang sugat sa tuhod.
    The process of degradation or collapse of something or a state.
    The downfall of her dreams brought her sadness.
    Ang pagkabuwal ng kanyang mga pangarap ay nagdulot sa kanya ng kalungkutan.

    Etymology

    The word 'pagkabuwal' is derived from the root word 'buwal' which means to fall or to stumble.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    experienced a fall
    a fall or stumble occurred
    nagkaroon ng pagkabuwal

    Related Words

    to fall
    A verb meaning to fall or lose balance.
    bumuwal
    fall
    A noun that refers to the damage caused by a fall.
    buwal

    Slang Meanings

    falling flat in life; a person who has no direction
    He seems like he’s fallen flat in life, not knowing what to do next.
    Parang pagkabuwal na lang siya sa buhay, hindi alam kung anong susunod na gagawin.
    falling short in life; failure in one’s perspective or ambition
    He didn't study, that's why he couldn't reach his dreams, it ended up as a fall flat.
    Hindi siya nag-aral kaya 'di na siya umabot sa mga pangarap niya, pagkabuwal na lang ang nangyari.