Sumubasob (en. To swoop down)

/su.mu.ba.sob/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of placing or entering something in a location from a high position to a low one.
The bird swooped down to the ground to catch food.
Sumubasob ang ibon sa lupa upang manghuli ng pagkain.
The movement or running towards a direction from above.
The children swooped down the slide in the park.
Sumubasob ang mga bata sa slide sa parke.

Etymology

Root word: 'subasob'

Common Phrases and Expressions

swoop down to the ground
the act of descending quickly or suddenly to the ground.
sumubasob sa lupa

Related Words

swoop
A form of action representing a quick landing from above.
subasob
dive
The act of suddenly going down from a high position.
dive

Slang Meanings

Avoid or face a problem.
The situation is tough, but we need to sumubasob to our problems.
Ang hirap ng sitwasyon, pero kailangan natin sumubasob sa atin mga problema.
To take a risk or dive into a situation even if it’s difficult.
Out of fear, he decided not to sumubasob into the new job.
Dahil sa takot, nagdesisyon siyang huwag na lang sumubasob sa bagong trabaho.