dumog
dúmog with stress marks
swarm; simultaneous assault
Usage Note
Dumog describes a coordinated swarming action — a group rushing at someone or something simultaneously — and is used in military, martial arts, and street-fight contexts. Dumog is also a traditional Filipino grappling art practiced in the Visayas, emphasizing joint locks and throws.
Examples
" Dumog ang taktika nila. "
Natural Translation
Swarming was their tactic.
Literal Translation
Swarm the tactic their.
" Ginamit ng grupo ang dumog para mapigilan ang kalaban. "
Natural Translation
The group used a simultaneous assault to stop the opponent.
Literal Translation
Used the-by group the dumog to stop the opponent.
" Sa tradisyonal na dumog ng mga Bisaya, mahalaga ang balanse at lakas upang maitumba ang kalaban. "
Natural Translation
In the traditional Visayan grappling art, balance and strength are important in order to take down the opponent.
Literal Translation
In traditional grappling-art of the Visayan, important the balance and strength in-order-to take-down the opponent.
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