lunod
lunód with stress marks
drown
Usage Note
Lunod means to drown or the act of drowning. Given the Philippines' geography as an archipelago, drowning is a significant real-world concern and the word is commonly heard in news and safety warnings. Figuratively, 'nalunod sa trabaho' (drowned in work) is a common expression for being overwhelmed.
Examples
" Halos malunod ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child almost drowned.
Literal Translation
Almost drown the child.
" Iwasan ang lunod. "
Natural Translation
Avoid drowning.
Literal Translation
Avoid the drown.
" Muntik nang malunod ang bata sa ilog kung hindi siya naabutan ng tatay niyang mahusay lumangoy. "
Natural Translation
The child would have drowned in the river if his father, who swims well, hadn't reached him in time.
Literal Translation
Almost drown the child in the river if not him reached by father his who good swim.
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