Descend in Tagalog

“Descend” in Tagalog is “Bumaba” or “Lumusong” – meaning to move downward from a higher position to a lower one, or to originate from an ancestor. This common verb is used in both physical movement and genealogical contexts. Explore the complete meanings and usage examples below.

[Words] = Descend

[Definition]:

• Descend /dɪˈsend/
• Verb 1: To move or go down from a higher place to a lower position.
• Verb 2: To come from an ancestor or family line; to be traced back in lineage.
• Verb 3: To slope or extend downward.
• Verb 4: To arrive or attack suddenly (often used with “on” or “upon”).

[Synonyms] = Bumaba, Lumusong, Humarap, Bumabâ, Manggaling (sa ninuno), Lusungin

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The airplane began to descend as it approached the airport.
• Ex1_PH: Ang eroplano ay nagsimulang bumaba habang papalapit sa paliparan.
• Ex2_EN: We carefully descended the steep mountain trail before sunset.
• Ex2_PH: Kami ay mag-ingat na bumaba sa matarik na landas ng bundok bago lumubog ang araw.
• Ex3_EN: He descends from a long line of Spanish nobility.
• Ex3_PH: Siya ay nanggaling mula sa mahabang linya ng mga maharlika ng Espanya.
• Ex4_EN: The path descends gradually toward the river valley.
• Ex4_PH: Ang landas ay bumababa ng dahan-dahan patungo sa lambak ng ilog.
• Ex5_EN: Darkness descended quickly over the village after the storm.
• Ex5_PH: Ang kadiliman ay lumusong nang mabilis sa nayon pagkatapos ng bagyo.