Tumundok (en. To sit down)

/tumun'dok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform the action of sitting down or stopping in a place.
He sat down by the roadside to rest.
Tumundok siya sa tabi ng daan para magpahinga.
To stop or take a particular position.
He sat down properly in his seat in class.
Tumundok siya nang maayos sa kanyang upuan sa klase.

Etymology

originating from the root 'tundok' meaning 'place' or 'location'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Sit down now
A statement giving a command to sit or stop.
Tumundok ka na

Related Words

to sit
The action of stopping in a position on a chair or floor.
umupo

Slang Meanings

to go
Go to Mark's house for the party!
Tumundok ka na sa bahay ni Mark para sa party!
to pass by
Go to the corner and take a right.
Tumundok ka sa kanto at kumuha ng kanan.
to travel
Let's travel to Baguio this weekend!
Tumundok tayo sa Baguio ngayong weekend!