bumalik
/bumaˈlik/
To come back in Tagalog is bumalik.
The verb bumalik is an intransitive verb used to describe the act of returning to a place. If you are instead returning an object or something else, you would use the transitive form magbalik.
Meaning: (''intransitive'') To return to a place (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
In imperative commands, the pronoun ka (meaning you) follows the verb bumalik, as seen in Bumalik ka. To indicate that the action of returning is already completed, you can add the particle na after the verb, forming bumalik na. To express an ongoing or habitual action such as coming back or is coming back, the imperfective aspect is used by repeating the first syllable of the root, resulting in bumabalik.
How do you pronounce it?
/bumaˈlik/
Did you know?
- The root word balik is used in the phrase balikbayan, referring to a Filipino returning home from abroad. It has become such a cultural staple that it describes the specific act of bringing home gifts, known as 'balikbayan boxes'.
- While bumalik means to return to a place, the word balik is also used in the term balik-loob, which means to return to one's faith or to surrender to authorities.
- The root word balik is also used in the phrase baliktad, which means 'inside out' or 'upside down'.
Examples in context
- Gusto kong bumalik ka at makipagkita sa akin bukas.I want you to come back to see me tomorrow.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for someone to return to see you tomorrow using bumalik.Tatoeba #8751133 by fishda, translation #8015573 by CK
- Bumalik ka.Come back.This sentence is a direct command to come back using bumalik.Tatoeba #5214332 by kanlaon, translation #1972611 by CK
- Bumalik ka dito.Come back here.This sentence is a command to come back to a specific location using bumalik.Tatoeba #4491808 by kanlaon, translation #1860748 by CK
- Paumanhin po, maaari po bang bumalik kayo?Excuse me, could you please come back?
- Oi, bumalik ka! Naghihintay kami sa'yo!Hey, come back! We're waiting for you!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ricardo and Maria are talking at the airport before her flight.
- RicardoBumalik ka agad dito pagkatapos ng bakasyon.Come back here immediately after the vacation.
- MariaSinisiguro ko sa iyo, Ricardo.I assure you, Ricardo.
- RicardoMag-iingat ka sa iyong biyahe.Take care on your trip.
- MariaSalamat, mag-iingat din ako.Thank you, I will take care too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bumalik, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
