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    Umubo (en. Cough)

    uˈmu.bo

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A action that shows coughing.
    Carlos always coughs whenever the weather is cold.
    Laging umuubo si Carlos tuwing may malamig na panahon.
    The act of coughing in response to irritation in the throat.
    He coughed because of the dust in the air.
    Umubo siya dahil sa alikabok sa hangin.
    Making a sound from the throat indicating sickness or discomfort.
    He coughed loudly and decided to consult a doctor.
    Umubo siya ng malakas at nagpasya na kumonsulta sa doktor.

    Etymology

    It comes from the root 'ubo' meaning to expel air or sound from the throat.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Have you coughed yet?
    Referring to if someone has already coughed.
    Umubo ka na ba?

    Related Words

    cough
    A condition of coughing or a reflex that causes sound from the throat.
    ubo
    vomiting
    The expulsion of contents from the stomach, though not the same as coughing but related.
    pagsusuka

    Slang Meanings

    caught a cough
    Oh no, I coughed in front of my crush earlier, so embarrassing!
    Naku, umubo ako kanina sa harap ng crush ko, nakakahiya!
    started coughing
    I coughed hard before class started, it felt like a tantrum!
    Umubo ako ng malala bago nagsimula ang klase, parang nagdabog lang!
    coughing with laughter
    I almost coughed from laughing so hard at the party!
    Parang umubo na ako sa sobrang saya ng joke sa party!