Sumalunga (en. To catch)

/su-ma-lu-nga/

Synonyms

To fall into a situation unexpectedly or to fail.

They fell into the exams and failed without studying.

Sumalunga sila sa mga examens at bumagsak nang hindi sila nag-aral.

To sleep on an opportunity or chance.

Why did you sleep on this great deal? You've been waiting so long!

Bakit ka sumalunga sa ganitong magandang deal? Ang tagal mong naghihintay!

To make mistakes or encounter problems due to negligence.

Because of thinking it was easy, he fell flat on his project.

Dahil sa pag-aakalang madali lang, sumalunga siya sa kanyang proyekto.