Stumble in Tagalog

“Stumble” in Tagalog is “Matisod” or “Madapa” – referring to the act of tripping or losing one’s balance while walking or moving. This word is commonly used in everyday conversations when describing accidents or mistakes, both literal and figurative.

[Words] = Stumble

[Definition]:

• Stumble /ˈstʌm.bəl/
• Verb 1: To trip or momentarily lose one’s balance; almost fall.
• Verb 2: To make a mistake or repeated mistakes in speaking or playing music.
• Verb 3: To find or encounter something by chance.
• Noun: An act of stumbling or losing balance.

[Synonyms] = Matisod, Madapa, Matalisod, Madulas, Magkamali

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: I stumbled over a rock on the dark path and nearly fell down.
• Ex1_PH: Natisod ako sa isang bato sa madilim na daan at halos mahulog.
• Ex2_EN: The speaker stumbled over his words when he forgot his prepared speech.
• Ex2_PH: Ang tagapagsalita ay nautal sa kanyang mga salita nang makalimutan niya ang kanyang inihanda na talumpati.
• Ex3_EN: She stumbled upon an old photo album while cleaning the attic.
• Ex3_PH: Nakasalubong niya ang isang lumang album ng larawan habang naglilinis ng attic.
• Ex4_EN: The child stumbled on the stairs but quickly regained his balance.
• Ex4_PH: Natisod ang bata sa hagdan ngunit mabilis na nakabawi ng balanse.
• Ex5_EN: Despite a few stumbles along the way, the project was ultimately successful.
• Ex5_PH: Sa kabila ng ilang pagkakamali sa daan, ang proyekto ay sa huli ay matagumpay.