Sumerb (en. Lumubog)
súmerb
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of sinking something underwater.
The boat gradually submerged in the sea.
Ang bangka ay unti-unting sumerb sa dagat.
The complete covering or hiding of something in a liquid.
The plants underwater are submerged beneath the waves.
Ang mga halaman sa ilalim ng tubig ay sumerb sa ilalim ng alon.
Etymology
Derived from the English word 'submerge'
Common Phrases and Expressions
submerged in water
Refers to being sunk or hidden underwater.
sumerb sa tubig
Related Words
sink
The common form of the word 'sumerb' meaning sinking underwater.
lumubog
covered
Refers to having a cover resulting in being unseen or submerged.
natabunan
Slang Meanings
to get drunk, excessive drinking of alcohol
After the party, we went home and kept drinking.
After ng party, sumerb na kami sa bahay at nagtuloy-tuloy ang inuman.
to casually serve or take on responsibilities
I went to help, but I feel overwhelmed already.
Sumerb naman ako, pero parang ayaw ko na dahil mabigat na ang pakiramdam ko.