Umalimura (en. To curse)

/uma.li.mu.ra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action that indicates the use of bad words or cursing.

It is not right to curse in front of children.

Hindi tama na umalimura sa harap ng mga bata.

Expressing anger or disappointment through inappropriate words.

He got angry and cursed at his friend.

Nagalit siya at umalimura sa kanyang kaibigan.

The word 'umalimura' comes from the root 'mura' meaning rude or vulgar words.

Don't curse

A reminder that cursing is inappropriate.

Huwag umalimura

curse words

Inappropriate or offensive words.

mura

speech

The ability to express ideas using language.

pagsasalita

to calm down

What chaos, you’ve made a scene again that I didn’t know about!

Anong gulo mo, umalimura ka na namang hindi ko alam!

to get angry

When my boss gets mad, we are all super scared.

Kapag umalimura ang boss ko, takot na takot kaming lahat.

to complain excessively

When Anna complained at the party, it seemed like no one could enjoy anymore.

Nung umalimura si Anna sa party, parang lahat ay di na makapag-enjoy.

to act childish or naive

Stop with your childish antics, you’re not a kid!

Tama na 'yang umalimura mo, hindi ka bata!