Tumalbog (en. To bounce)

tu-mal-bog

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To jump and return to its original position.
He ran and the ball bounced on the ground.
Tumakbo siya at tumalbog ang bola sa lupa.
To succeed in a contest or challenge.
He bounced back from his challenges and achieved his dreams.
Tumalbog siya sa kanyang mga pagsubok at nakamit ang kanyang mga pangarap.

Etymology

From the root word 'talbog' which means to hit or to succeed.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to bounce back in a fight
to succeed in a competition
tumalbog sa laban

Related Words

bounce
Means to return to position after jumping.
talbog

Slang Meanings

Jumping in a stronger or unexpected way.
Wow, he really jumped in basketball! Like Jordan!
Grabe, tumalbog siya sa basketball! Parang si Jordan!
When something falls or hits the ground with force.
His friends said his phone really bounced on the floor.
Sabi ng tropa, tumalbog daw yung cellphone niya sa sahig.
Extremely happy or excited.
I jumped for joy when I received my gift; I really bounced!
Tumalon ako sa tuwa nang matanggap ko ang regalo ko, talagang tumalbog ako!