Tumble into Meaning in English
expression
ˈtəmbəɫ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
TUHM-buhl IN-too
tˈʌmbəl/ /ˈɪntʊ
TUM-buhl IN-tuh
Definition
To fall or move suddenly and awkwardly into something, such as a place or situation, often without intending to.
Usage & Nuances
Often used both literally (physically falling into something) and figuratively (suddenly finding oneself in a new or difficult situation). Common with places ('tumble into bed') or situations ('tumble into trouble'). Less formal, usually in spoken or creative writing.
Spanish: caer en - tropezar enPortuguese (BR): cair emPortuguese (PT): cair emChinese (Simplified): 跌入 - 跌进Chinese (Traditional): 跌入 - 跌進Hindi: में गिर पड़नाArabic: يسقط فيBengali: গড়িয়ে পড়াRussian: ввалиться в - упасть вJapanese: 転げ込むVietnamese: ngã vàoKorean: 굴러 들어가다Turkish: içine yuvarlanmakUrdu: میں جاگرناIndonesian: terjatuh ke dalam
Example Sentences
He tumbled into the room and dropped his books.
basic
The child tumbled into the pool while playing.
basic
I tumbled into trouble by forgetting my homework.
basic
We tumbled into a small cafe to escape the rain.
natural
I just kind of tumbled into this new job without planning it.
natural
Somehow, we tumbled into a pretty wild adventure last weekend.
natural