Tumulig (en. To cease)
/tuˈmuliɡ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To express the interruption or cessation of an activity or noise.
The people around ceased when they heard the sound of the siren.
Tumulig ang mga tao sa paligid nang marinig ang tunog ng sirena.
To begin a period of silence or rest.
Let’s cease after a long day of work.
Tumulig na tayo pagkatapos ng isang mahabang araw ng pagtatrabaho.
To stop speaking.
He ceased after a long speech.
Tumulig siya matapos ang mahabang talumpati.
To silence a noise or sound.
The musicians ceased upon the arrival of the guests.
Tumulig ang mga musikero sa pagdating ng mga bisita.
Etymology
The word 'tumulig' originates from the root word 'tulog' which means 'rest' or 'cessation of activity'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to cease the noise
to stop making sound
tumulig sa ingay
Related Words
sleep
A state of rest or depletion of energy.
tulog
Slang Meanings
To chill or hang out.
If you want your life to be good, you need to chill properly.
Kung gusto mong maging maayos ang buhay mo, kailangan mong tumulog nang maayos.
Join the chill.
Come chill with us later, it's fun here!
Mag tumulog ka sa amin mamaya, masaya dito!
To relax.
Let's just chill here by the beach.
Dito na lang tayo tumulog sa tabi ng dagat.