Tumambad (en. Exposed)
/tuˈmambad/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Take a chance on a situation or event.
Maria exposed herself at the front of the stage and began to sing.
Tumambad si Maria sa harap ng entablado at nagsimula nang kumanta.
Become visible or seen in a particular place.
When the problem exposed itself, he decided to act immediately.
Nang tumambad ang problema, nagpasya siyang kumilos agad.
He who showed up in a particular situation.
The truth exposed itself to everyone when the evidence arrived.
Tumambad ang katotohanan sa lahat nang dumating ang ebidensya.
Etymology
from the word 'tambad' meaning 'front' or 'facing'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
exposed in front
a thing has happened that cannot be hidden.
tumambad sa harapan
Related Words
front
meaning front or facing.
tambad
reveal
to show or expose something.
ilantad
Slang Meanings
answered rudely or grumpily
He confronted me in a very sarcastic way, saying, 'Can you still handle it?'.
Tumambad siya sa akin nang sobrang sarcastic, sabi niya, 'Kaya pa ba, eh?'.
presenting or emphasizing an issue
He confronted me with problems that he refused to discuss.
Tumambad siya sa akin ng mga problema na ayaw himayin.
showed up unexpectedly
There he was, he showed up at the party even though he wasn't invited.
Ayun, tumambad siya sa party kahit hindi naman siya invited.