Paimbulugin (en. To plunge)

/pahɪm.buˈlʊ.ɡɪn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to the act of emphasizing something or a concept.
The plunging of the idea gives a new perspective.
Ang pagpaimbulugin ng ideya ay nagdudulot ng bagong pananaw.
An act of performing an action aimed at focusing or intensifying a meaning.
We need to plunge our plans to progress.
Kailangan nating paimbulugin ang ating mga plano upang umunlad.

Etymology

derived from the word 'bulog' which means to plunge or hit, combined with the prefix 'pai-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

emphasize the idea
to emphasize a concept or opinion
paimbulugin ang ideya

Related Words

bulog
a term used for the action of jumping or hitting suddenly and forcefully
bulog
buo
means not divided or not taken away; a whole
buo

Slang Meanings

to pretend to be happy or okay even when not
It's like he's just putting on a facade in front of many people even though he's feeling down.
Parang paimbulugin lang siya sa harap ng maraming tao kahit na nananamlay na siya.
to pretend to be better or cooler than one actually is
He's the type of person who acts all impressive, but you can't really feel his skills.
Siya yung tipo na paimbulugin, pero di mo naman talaga mararamdaman ang galing niya.