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    Sumalunga (en. To catch)

    /su-ma-lu-nga/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of taking or receiving something from a place.
    He caught the ball from the ground.
    Sumalunga siya ng bola mula sa lupa.
    The act of catching something that is falling or in danger.
    The teacher caught the book that fell from the table.
    Sumalunga ang guro ng libro na nahulog mula sa mesa.
    Taking an opportunity or accepting an offer.
    He seized the chance to study abroad.
    Sumalunga siya sa pagkakataong mag-aral sa ibang bansa.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'salung' meaning 'to catch' or 'to receive'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    catch an opportunity
    seizing an opportunity that arises
    sumalunga ng pagkakataon

    Related Words

    catch
    The root word meaning 'to take' or 'to receive'.
    salung
    receive
    The act of getting or receiving something offered or dropped.
    tanggap

    Slang Meanings

    To fall into a situation unexpectedly or to fail.
    They fell into the exams and failed without studying.
    Sumalunga sila sa mga examens at bumagsak nang hindi sila nag-aral.
    To sleep on an opportunity or chance.
    Why did you sleep on this great deal? You've been waiting so long!
    Bakit ka sumalunga sa ganitong magandang deal? Ang tagal mong naghihintay!
    To make mistakes or encounter problems due to negligence.
    Because of thinking it was easy, he fell flat on his project.
    Dahil sa pag-aakalang madali lang, sumalunga siya sa kanyang proyekto.