Tumungkab (en. To invent)

/tuˈmuŋ.kab/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to create something or to develop a new idea.
Engineers need to invent innovative solutions to transportation problems.
Kailangan ng mga inhinyero na tumungkab ng mga makabagong solusyon sa problema sa transportasyon.
Refers to the process of creating things out of nothing.
Artists invent unique creations from their imagination.
Ang mga artist ay tumungkab ng mga natatanging likha mula sa kanilang imahinasyon.
Used in the context of innovating or modifying existing ideas.
In his research, he invented new teaching methods.
Sa kanyang pagsasaliksik, tumungkab siya ng mga bagong pamamaraan ng pagtuturo.

Etymology

The word 'tumungkab' comes from the root word 'tungkab' which means 'to invent or devise'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to invent a new idea
the process of creating a new thought or concept
tumungkab ng bagong ideya

Related Words

to discover
The act of acquiring new knowledge or ideas from existing information.
tumuklas
innovation
A system or practice that changes the current trend in an industry or field.
inobasyon

Slang Meanings

Turned away or avoided
He turned away when he saw I was there.
Tumungkab siya nang makita niyang nandiyan na ako.
Didn't care
He just shrugged off what others were saying.
Tumungkab lang siya sa mga sinasabi ng iba.