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    Pagluhog (en. Sinking)

    pag-luhog

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A process of lowering or submerging an object in water or another liquid.
    The sinking of the ship is one of the causes of accidents at sea.
    Ang pagluhog ng barko ay isa sa mga dahilan ng aksidente sa dagat.
    The state of being submerged or sunk.
    The boat sank quickly when the strong storm came.
    Mabilis ang pagluhog ng bangka nang dumating ang malakas na bagyo.
    The immersion of an object under a liquid.
    The sinking of rocks in the sea is part of the natural erosion process.
    Ang pagluhog ng mga bato sa dagat ay isang bahagi ng natural na proseso ng erosyon.

    Etymology

    The term 'pagluhog' originates from the root word 'luhog' which means 'to sink' or 'to submerge'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    submersion of a community
    The submergence of a community in liquid or water, often due to flooding.
    pagluhog ng barangay

    Related Words

    sink
    The term 'luhog' refers to the act of submerging in water.
    luhog
    lowering
    The term 'pagbaba' refers to the act of dropping or descending to a lower level.
    pagbaba

    Slang Meanings

    Speaking ill or criticizing another person.
    Oh no, Mark is gossiping about our group again!
    Naku, si Mark, nagluhog na naman siya sa tropa natin!
    Spreading gossip or untrue news.
    Don't be affected by the gossip, there's no basis for that.
    Huwag kang magpapa-apekto sa mga pagluhog, wala namang basehan 'yan.
    Occasionally used to introduce a shocking piece of news.
    Hey, I have gossip for you, Anna is supposedly talking to Jake!
    Oy, may pagluhog ako sa inyo, si Anna raw ay kinakausap si Jake!