subsob
subsób with stress marks
to fall flat on the face; intensely involved
Usage Note
Subsob is a native Tagalog word meaning to fall face-down or headfirst. Figuratively, nakasubsob describes someone completely absorbed or buried in work, and this usage is common when praising a dedicated worker or student.
Examples
" Subsob siya sa pag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
He is buried in his studies.
Literal Translation
Buried he in studying.
" Naging subsob siya sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
He/she became intensely involved in work.
Literal Translation
Became intensely involved he/she in work.
" Buong gabi siyang nakasubsob sa kanyang trabaho kaya hindi na niya napansin ang oras na lumipas. "
Natural Translation
He was buried in his work all night long, so he no longer noticed the hours that passed.
Literal Translation
Whole night he buried in his work so not already he noticed the hours that passed.
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