Umunos (en. To rain down)

/uˈmunos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that indicates the action of water falling from the sky.
It rained and poured heavily this morning.
Umulan at umunos nang malakas kaninang umaga.
Expresses a heavy downpour of rain.
It suddenly poured while I was walking outside.
Biglang umunos noong naglalakad ako sa labas.
An action associated with heavy rain.
If it rains heavily, the festival may not push through.
Kung umunos, maaaring hindi matuloy ang piyesta.

Etymology

From the root 'umos' meaning 'to rain' or 'to sink'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Whether it rains or pours
No matter how heavy the rain is.
Umulan man o umunos

Related Words

gun barrel
Most of the time when it rains or pours.
ulo ng baril
wind
Usually accompanies the rain.
hangin

Slang Meanings

to pour or rain endlessly
Bring an umbrella, it might pour later.
Magdala ka ng payong, baka umunos mamaya.
like an overwhelming rush of feelings
My emotions poured out when I saw her.
Umunos ang mga emosyon ko nang makita ko siya.
sudden bad weather
We went to the beach, but it started pouring and we got swept home!
Pumunta kami sa beach, pero umunos at tinangay kami pauwi!
a deluge of tasks or obligations all at once
A ton of projects poured in this month, I don’t even know what to prioritize.
Umunos ang projects ko nitong buwan, hindi ko na alam kung anong unahin.