Pumulak (en. To burst forth)

/pu'mulak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb referring to the bursting or emerging of a liquid from something.
The water burst forth from the well due to heavy rain.
Pumulak ang tubig mula sa balon dahil sa labis na pag-ulan.
Refers to the emergence of something from a hidden state.
The birds burst forth from their nests with the arrival of spring.
Pumulak ang mga ibon mula sa kanilang mga pugad sa pagdating ng tagsibol.
The rapid or sudden emergence of something.
The fire burst forth from the burning house.
Pumulak ang apoy mula sa nasusunog na bahay.

Etymology

Derived from the root 'pulak' meaning 'to burst' or 'to emerge.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to burst forth with light
The emergence or flash of light from a source.
pumulak ng ilaw

Related Words

burst
Root word of pumulak meaning to burst.
pulak
burst
An equivalent word describing an action of emergence.
putok

Slang Meanings

Cried or sulked out of disappointment.
When she found out she wasn't chosen, she just cried in the corner.
Nung nalaman niyang hindi siya pinili, pumulak na lang siya sa sulok.
Became emotional or displayed excessive feelings.
Wow, she started crying in front of everyone while speaking.
Grabe, pumulak na siya sa harap ng lahat habang nagsasalita.
Lost control of emotions.
He exploded in anger and suddenly started crying.
Nagpumiglas siya sa galit at biglang pumulak.