Tumambang (en. To linger)
too-mum-bang
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of lingering or staying in a place.
He lingered in the park while waiting for his friend.
Tumambang siya sa parkte habang hinihintay ang kanyang kaibigan.
The act of moving slowly without rushing.
He lingered in his walk to enjoy the scenery more.
Tumambang siya sa paglakad upang mas masiyahan sa tanawin.
Showing an unwillingness to leave.
The child lingered at the door because he didn't want to part from his mother.
Tumambang ang bata sa pintuan dahil ayaw niyang humiwalay sa kanyang ina.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to linger in a place
to hang out in a location without rushing
tumambang sa isang lugar
Related Words
loiterer
A person who likes to linger in a place.
tambay
Slang Meanings
to hang out or to chill together
We hung out at the plaza earlier.
Tumambay kami sa plaza kanina.
to be lazy or to relax
She said she would just chill at home today.
Sabi niya, tumambay lang daw siya sa bahay ngayong araw.
to gather together
The youth gathered at her house.
Sa kanyang bahay nagtumambay ang mga kabataan.