masemplang
masempláng with stress marks
to tumble
From root: semplang
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nasemplang
na-sem-PLANG
tumbled
Present (Incomplete)
nasesemplang
na-se-sem-PLANG
is tumbling
Future (Contemplated)
masesemplang
ma-se-sem-PLANG
will tumble
Usage Note
Masemplang is the non-volitional ma- form of semplang, indicating an accidental or uncontrolled tumble or crash — the falling is not intentional. Used for vehicles overturning, people tripping spectacularly, and figuratively for public embarrassments or spectacular failures in social or professional situations.
Examples
" Nasemplang ang bata sa bisikleta. "
Natural Translation
The child tumbled off the bicycle.
Literal Translation
Tumbled the child on bicycle.
" Madaling masemplang ang motorsiklo kapag mabilis ang takbo sa madulas na daan. "
Natural Translation
It is easy for a motorcycle to tumble when speeding on a slippery road.
Literal Translation
Easy to tumble the motorcycle when fast the run on slippery path.
" Nasemplang ang tricycle sa kanto nang umiwas ito sa biglang tumawid na aso, pero salamat at walang nasaktan. "
Natural Translation
The tricycle tumbled over at the corner when it swerved to avoid a dog that suddenly crossed, but thankfully no one was hurt.
Literal Translation
Tumbled the tricycle at corner when avoided it the suddenly crossed dog, but thanks and no-one hurt.
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