EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
The act of falling or collapsing...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/pag-ka-bu-WAL/
FIL: Ang kilos o estado ng pagbagsak mula sa pagkakatayo, karaniwan dahil sa kawalan ng balanse, lakas, o suporta.
EN: The act of falling or collapsing
This is the dramatic fall. Not just a simple trip, but a full-on *bagsak*. Think of a boxer getting knocked out, a building crumbling in an earthquake, or you after seeing your crush with someone else. The 'buwal' part adds that extra oomph of total collapse.
ROOT MEANING: fallen; toppled; overthrown
Often used for large objects or a dramatic human fall.
🇵🇭 Ang biglaang pagkabuwal ng puno ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga residente.
🇺🇸 The sudden collapse of the tree caused fear among the residents.
🇵🇭 Naging sanhi ng kanyang pagkabuwal ang sobrang pagod at gutom.
🇺🇸 His collapse was caused by extreme fatigue and hunger.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.