Tumaltak (en. To descend suddenly)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To rise or fall quickly.
He suddenly descended from the high branch.
Tumaltak siya sa puno mula sa mataas na sanga.
Falling from a height downwards.
The ball dropped from the table and hit the floor.
Tumaltak ang bola mula sa mesa at tumama sa sahig.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tumbled to the ground
to drop or fall to the ground from above
tumaltak sa lupa

Related Words

descent
The act of going down from a height.
talus

Slang Meanings

Fell or hit the ground suddenly.
He fell from the stairs and landed hard.
Tumaltak siya mula sa hagdang-bato at nahulog.
Exploded or collapsed.
The plantation collapsed due to the strong storm.
Tumaltak ang taniman ng ugat dahil sa malakas na bagyo.
Changed direction suddenly.
He took a different route when he saw the traffic.
Tumaltak siya sa ibang daan nang makita niya ang traffic.