Pumulupot (en. To encircle)
/pu.mu.'lu.pot/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes moving around an object.
He encircled the tree to get the fruit.
Pumulupot siya sa puno upang makuha ang bunga.
Action of revolving around a center.
His story revolves around people's dreams.
Ang kanyang kwentong pumulupot sa mga pangarap ng mga tao.
The process of forming a circle or rotating.
The smoke encircled around the fire.
Pumulupot ang usok sa paligid ng apoy.
Etymology
from the root 'lupot' meaning twisted or circular.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Encircle me
Close or surrounding me.
Pumulupot sa akin
Related Words
twist
The root word describing twisted or circular.
lupot
Slang Meanings
to be lively or happy
Come on, lighten up and stop looking so sad.
Ngayon, pumulupot ka naman at hindi ka na mukhang malungkot.
to create chaos or have a strange situation
It was like everything got chaotic when he arrived.
Parang pumulupot ang lahat nung dumating siya.