Tumunaw (en. To melt)

tu-mu-naw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of turning a solid form into a liquid due to heat.
The ice melted under the sun.
Tumunaw ang yelo sa ilalim ng araw.
The act of changing the form of something through heat.
The gold melted at high temperature.
Tumunaw ang ginto sa mataas na temperatura.
The falling of a solid object into liquid at a lower temperature.
The candle melted due to its heating.
Tumunaw ang kandila bunga ng pag-init nito.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'tunaw' meaning to become liquid from a solid form.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the heart melted
touched or fallen in love
tumunaw ang puso
the ice melted
realizing a difficult situation
tumunaw ang yelo

Related Words

melted
The state of being converted from solid to liquid.
tunaw
liquid
A state of matter that has a flowing form.
likido

Slang Meanings

To relax or chill out completely.
I need to chill before my exam starts.
Kailangan kong tumunaw bago mag-umpisa ang exam ko.
To just be yourself or have fun.
Just be yourself and don't take life too seriously.
Tumunaw ka na lang at huwag masyadong seryoso sa buhay.