Paumbong (en. Bump)

/pau̯mˈboŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A rise or bump on a flat surface.
There is a bump on the ground that needs to be removed.
May paumbong sa lupa na dapat alisin.
A form of accumulation usually caused by the gathering of materials.
The bump formed on the ground is due to the rain.
Ang paumbong na nabuo sa lupa ay dahil sa ulan.

Etymology

Tagalog word

Common Phrases and Expressions

bump in the road
A rise on the road surface that can be an obstacle for vehicles.
paumbong ng kalsada

Related Words

whole
An object that is not divided or distinct.
buo

Slang Meanings

To return or to go back, often used in correspondence.
I'm going to send you off now, but let's paumbong later.
Paalisin kita ngayon, pero paumbong na lang tayo mamaya.
To revert or bring something back to its original state.
We need to paumbong the dishes and go back to the original recipe.
Kailangan nating paumbong ang mga lulutoin at balikan ang orihinal na recipe.