Pumupog (en. Nesting)

/pu-mu-pog/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Begin or adapt to a place considered to be the nest.
The birds are pounding on the branches of the tree in summer.
Ang mga ibon ay pumupog sa mga sanga ng puno kung tag-init.
It happens that the animals will build their nests.
In the spring, many birds are packed in our yard.
Sa tagsibol, maraming ibon ang pumupog sa aming bakuran.
The action of creating a safe home.
I saw the mother smashing eggs in her nest.
Nakita ko ang inahin na pumupog ng mga itlog sa kanyang pugad.

Etymology

from the root word 'pugad' meaning a place for birds.

Common Phrases and Expressions

nesting in a nest
the act of animals building a home.
pumupog sa pugad

Related Words

nest
A safe place or home for birds.
pugad
perch
The action of birds flying or resting in their habitat.
pumugas

Slang Meanings

the fast running or movement
I’m rushing to school because class is about to start!
Pumupog na ako papuntang paaralan dahil malapit na ang klase!
starting a project or task with eagerness
We’re diving into the new project, we’re excited!
Pumupog na kami sa bagong proyekto, excited na kami!