Paglubog (en. Sinking)

/paˈɡluboɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The action or process of sinking.
The rocking of the boat marked the beginning of its sinking into the sea.
Ang pagrikit ng bangka ay naging simula ng paglusong nito sa dagat.
Sinking under water or any liquid.
The sinking of the ship posed a great danger to the travelers.
Ang paglubog ng barko ay nagdulot ng malaking panganib sa mga manlalakbay.
Having higher pressure beneath compared to above.
Scientists noticed the sinking of the ground in recent years.
Napansin ng mga siyentipiko ang paglubog ng lupa sa mga nakaraang taon.

Etymology

root word: 'lugub' (likely derived from the root word 'lugub')

Common Phrases and Expressions

sunset
The process of the sun setting in the western part of the sky.
paglubog ng araw

Related Words

to sink
Verb meaning to go under water or to sink.
lumubog
to decline
Verb that describes going through the process of receding or declining.
lumubog

Slang Meanings

Diving or going under the water.
Damn, it feels so good to go diving under the sea!
Tangina, parang ang sarap magpaglubog sa ilalim ng dagat!
The decline of something to a lower level or state.
He loves the downfalls in life, that's why he's always changing jobs.
Mahilig siya sa mga paglubog sa buhay, kaya lagi siyang nagbabago ng trabaho.
A situation where a person falls into sadness or problems.
You never know, that's where I might experience the downfall of my life problems.
Malay mo, dun ko ma-experience ang paglubog sa problema sa buhay ko.