Dumispalko (en. To emerge suddenly)

/duˈmispalko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A type of word that indicates an action or movement.
He emerged suddenly in the middle of our conversation.
Dumispalko siya sa gitna ng aming pag-uusap.
To escape from a situation.
He emerged from that situation without us noticing.
Dumispalko siya sa sitwasyong iyon nang hindi kami napansin.
To appear unexpectedly.
The fish emerged from the water when it rained.
Dumispalko ang mga isda sa tubig nang umulan.

Etymology

Derived from the words 'dirt' and 'spalko' with the 'o' serving as a connector.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emerged on the scene
suddenly appeared in a situation
dumispalko sa eksena

Related Words

appear
A verb meaning to come out or show oneself.
lumitaw
show up
A verb meaning to suddenly appear or arrive.
sumulpot

Slang Meanings

suddenly rose
The bird suddenly rose high up when it rained.
Dumispalko yung ibon sa itaas nung umulan.
shot up high
The kids shot up high when the vehicle sped away.
Dumispalko ang mga bata nang humarurot na ang sasakyan.