buwal
buwál with stress marks
fall, drop
Usage Note
Buwal describes the action of falling over or being toppled, typically applied to large objects like trees or people collapsing. It conveys a sudden, often dramatic fall. Figuratively it can describe the collapse of a business or downfall of a person in power.
Examples
" Buwal na ang puno. "
Natural Translation
The tree has fallen over.
Literal Translation
Fallen already the tree.
" Kita ang buwal ng puno sa ulan. "
Natural Translation
The fall of the tree in the rain is visible.
Literal Translation
Visible the fall of tree in rain.
" Nang humampas ang malakas na hangin, buwal ang ilang lumang puno sa tabi ng kalsada. "
Natural Translation
When the strong wind struck, several old trees fell over by the side of the road.
Literal Translation
When struck the strong wind, fallen the several old tree at-the side of-the road.
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