Tumalon (en. To jump)

tu-ma-lon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action describing the act of leaping from one place to another.
He jumped from a high place.
Siya ay tumalon mula sa isang mataas na bahagi.
The action of lifting the body off the ground or another surface.
He jumped into the water to swim.
Tumalon siya sa tubig upang lumangoy.
An action commonly performed in games or sports.
He jumped high in the competition.
Tumalon siya ng mataas sa kompetisyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

jump at the opportunity
Seize an opportunity to take action.
tumalon sa pagkakataon

Related Words

jumping
The process or act of jumping.
pagtalon
jump
The act of lifting or jumping from a surface.
talon

Slang Meanings

to jump or leap
He jumped from the high wall to escape.
Tumalon siya mula sa mataas na pader para makaligtas.
to shoot (in basketball)
He jumped to shoot the ball into the hoop.
Tumalon siya para ma-shoot ang bola sa ring.
to suddenly make a move
He jumped at the decision to study abroad.
Tumalon siya sa desisyon na mag-aral sa ibang bansa.