Sumuba (en. To dive)

su-mu-ba

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of moving from the surface to underwater.
He dove into the sea to see the fish.
Sumuba siya sa dagat upang makita ang mga isda.
The act of diving for sport or recreation.
A big part of his training is diving.
Isang malaking bahagi ng kanyang pagsasanay ang sumuba.
Can refer to diving into deeper parts of the water.
He dove to explore a secret cave.
Sumuba siya upang tuklasin ang isang lihim na kuweba.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Dive properly
To dive well or successfully.
Sumuba ng maigi

Related Words

sea
A large body of water that usually serves as a place for diving.
dagat
snorkel
A diving equipment used while diving in shallow waters.
snorkel

Slang Meanings

Joined or participated in a group or activity.
I joined their game earlier, it was so much fun!
Sumuba ako sa kanilang laro kanina, sobrang saya!
Jumped or climbed to a place, often quickly.
We jumped into the sea from the boat.
Sumuba kami sa dagat mula sa bangka.
Entered a situation or conversation unexpectedly.
Her ex jumped into the conversation even though he wasn't there.
Sumuba ang ex niya sa usapan kahit wala siya doon.