Timbulog (en. Tumble)

/tim-bo-log/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of falling from a high place down to the ground.
The tumble from the high stairs caused fear among the people.
Ang timbulog mula sa mataas na hagdang-bato ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga tao.
A way of movement where the body falls or rolls around.
The children happily played on the wheel and often tumbled.
Ang mga bata ay masayang naglalaro sa gulong at madalas na nagtimbulog.

Etymology

Derived from the root words 'timbang' (weight) and 'bulog' (to fall), meaning to fall and have weight.

Common Phrases and Expressions

children's tumble
Children often play which results in them having wounds from falling.
timbulog ng mga bata

Related Words

weight
The measure of the heaviness of an object or person.
timbang
fall
An action of dropping from a height.
fall

Slang Meanings

falling or hitting
He fell from a tall tree.
Nag-timbulog siya mula sa mataas na puno.
plunging into danger
He dove into battle even in cold water.
Timbulog siya sa laban kahit na nasa malamig na tubig.
rushing or racing
Vehicles dove in on the road after the rain.
Timbulog ang mga sasakyan sa kalsada pagkatapos ng ulan.
quick action or diving in
He jumped at the chance to hang out with friends.
Timbulog siya sa pagkakataon na lumabas kasama ang barkada.