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    Pumailalim (en. To submerge)

    poo-mai-lah-lim

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Refers to the action of entering or being below.
    He submerged in the water to catch fish.
    Pumailalim siya sa tubig para makahuli ng isda.
    To place something underneath another thing.
    The floor was submerged under the furniture.
    Pumailalim ang sahig sa mga kasangkapan.
    To become part of a deeper situation.
    He delved into details that are not easily identified.
    Pumailalim siya sa mga detalyeng hindi madaling matukoy.

    Etymology

    Root word: 'mailalim' (nalalim - deep) with the prefix 'pu' indicating an action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to submerge in water
    to dive or sink into water
    pumailalim sa tubig
    to delve into knowledge
    to study or think about deeper contexts
    pumailalim sa karunungan

    Related Words

    deep
    Easily related to the concept of depth or below.
    mailalim
    to sink
    The action of falling or diving underwater.
    lumubog

    Slang Meanings

    to enter or be involved with another group, often related to matters of vices or certain vibes
    It looks like he's already gotten involved with this crazy gang.
    Mukhang pumailalim na siya sa barkada ng mga siraulong 'to.
    easily influenced or manipulated
    You know, in just one day, he was already influenced by his friends.
    Alam mo, isang araw lang, pumailalim na siya sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
    to go along with a trend or fad, even if not fully interested
    He jumped onto this new fad, even though he wasn't really that into it.
    Pumailalim siya sa bagong fad na 'to, kahit na hindi naman siya ganun ka-interesado.