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.