Tumalunton (en. To lie down)

/tumaluˈnton/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To move in a state of lying down or resting.
He lay down on the ground after a long walk.
Siya ay tumalunton sa lupa matapos ang mahabang paglalakad.
To have rest or exhaustion from an activity.
He needs to lie down to rest.
Kailangan niyang tumalunton upang makapagpahinga.
An act of reclining, often in the sun or in a natural environment.
They frolicked in the park and lay down on the grass.
Nagtampisaw sila sa parke at tumalunton sa damuhan.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'luntian', which means green, relating to lying or resting on green grass.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Lie down on the grass
Lying in a pleasant place, often with relaxation.
Tumalunton sa damo

Related Words

to lie down
Indicates having a position of lying down or standing.
humiga
rest
The process of resting or stopping from an activity.
pahinga

Slang Meanings

swimming with joy
It's so much fun to tumalunton in the sea with friends!
Ang saya-saya ng tumalunton sa dagat kasama ang barkada!
to control fear of deep water
We just need to tumalunton and not be afraid of the deeper parts.
Dapat ay tumalunton lang tayo at huwag matakot sa malalalim na bahagi.
to dance underwater
Those tumalunton at the pool party are so cool!
Ang cool naman ng mga tumalunton sa pool party!