Pagumbang (en. Slump)

/paˈɡum.baŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition or situation that causes the fall or decline of something.
The slump in the economy caused many problems for everyone.
Ang pagumbang ng ekonomiya ay nagdulot ng maraming problema sa lahat.
A decrease in the level or quality of something.
The slump in the quality of the hospital's service was noted.
Nakita ang pagumbang sa kalidad ng serbisyo ng ospital.
A bad condition caused by unfortunate events.
There was a slump in their organization after a misunderstanding.
Nagkaroon ng pagumbang sa kanilang samahan matapos ang hindi pagkakaintindihan.

Etymology

from the word 'umbang' meaning a slope or fall

Common Phrases and Expressions

market slump
The decrease in value or activity in a market.
pagumbang ng merkado

Related Words

decline
The process of lowering the level or state of something.
pagbaba
downturn
The state of bearing weight or falling.
pagsasagwan

Slang Meanings

catching someone or something
When we crossed paths, I was excited to catch him.
Nang nagkasalubong kami, sabik akong nagpagumbang sa kanya.
seize an opportunity
You should catch that while it's still early.
Dapat mong pagumbangin 'yan habang maaga pa.