Tumalbos (en. To burst)

/tuˈmal.bos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of rushing that causes breaking or bursting.
The bubbles burst in the water when it heated.
Tumalbos ang mga bula sa tubig nang mag-init.
The occurrence of an attack or rapid emergence of something.
The illness surged in his body.
Tumalbos ang sakit sa kanyang katawan.
A burst of quantity or tone of sound.
The sound of the storm surged through their town.
Tumalbos ang tunog ng bagyong dumaan sa kanilang bayan.

Etymology

From the root 'balbos' meaning 'to become full or thick'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

feelings surged
Emotions suddenly overwhelmed.
tumalbos ang damdamin

Related Words

balbos
Gives the idea of being full or thick.
balbos

Slang Meanings

Acted like drunk
Wow, he got so tumalbos last night, he couldn't move!
Grabe, tumalbos siya kagabi, hindi na makagalaw!
Got really happy or joyful
I tumalbos when he gave me the gift!
Tumalbos ako nang ibigay niya sa akin yung regalo!
Got overly active
The kid tumalbos to play with his friends after recess.
Tumalbos ang bata sa kalaro niya matapos ang recess.