Tumigmak (en. To stagnate)

/tuˈmiɡmak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To stop flowing or moving.
The water in the river stagnated after the severe drought.
Tumigmak ang tubig sa ilog matapos ang matinding tagtuyot.
To become inactive or motionless.
The project stagnated without support from the government.
Tumigmak ang proyekto nang walang suporta mula sa pamahalaan.
To become stagnant or make no progress.
The country's economy stagnated due to poor management.
Ang ekonomiya ng bansa ay tumigmak dahil sa hindi magandang pamamahala.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'tigmak' meaning 'to hold' or 'to stop'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the flow stagnated
the actions of a thing or process have become inactive.
tumigmak ang daloy

Related Words

tigmak
The root form of the word 'tumigmak' meaning 'to cease flow or progress'.
tigmak

Slang Meanings

To enjoy or relax.
Come on, let's chill at the beach later!
Tara, tumigmak tayo sa beach mamaya!
To hang out at the corner or a place.
We just hung out at the corner while waiting for a ride.
Tumigmak lang kami sa kanto habang naghihintay ng sundo.
To sit or lie down doing nothing.
I just lounged on the sofa all day.
Tumigmak lang ako sa sofa buong araw.