Sink in Tagalog

Sink in Tagalog translates to “Lababo” (noun – basin) or “Lumubog” (verb – to go down). The word has multiple meanings depending on context, referring to either a plumbing fixture or the action of descending below a surface.

Understanding “sink” requires recognizing its dual nature in both English and Filipino usage. Let’s explore the complete linguistic breakdown below.

[Words] = Sink

[Definition]:

• Sink /sɪŋk/
• Noun 1: A fixed basin with a water supply and drain, typically in a kitchen or bathroom.
• Verb 1: To go down below the surface of water or another liquid.
• Verb 2: To descend or drop to a lower level or position.

[Synonyms] = Lababo, Hugasan, Lababo ng kusina, Lumubog, Bumagsak, Tumaob, Lumundo.

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The dishes are piling up in the sink and need to be washed.

Ex1_PH: Ang mga pinggan ay nagsisiksikan sa lababo at kailangang hugasan.

Ex2_EN: The ship began to sink after hitting the iceberg.

Ex2_PH: Ang barko ay nagsimulang lumubog matapos tumama sa iceberg.

Ex3_EN: She installed a new stainless steel sink in her kitchen.

Ex3_PH: Nag-install siya ng bagong stainless steel na lababo sa kanyang kusina.

Ex4_EN: The sun began to sink below the horizon at dusk.

Ex4_PH: Ang araw ay nagsimulang lumubog sa ibaba ng abot-tanaw sa takipsilim.

Ex5_EN: Don’t let the dirty water sink into the wooden floor.

Ex5_PH: Huwag hayaang tumagas ang maruming tubig sa kahoy na sahig.