Gumimbal (en. To sway)
/ɡumɪmbal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Means to change position or shift direction.
The trees swayed in the wind.
Ang mga puno ay gumimbal sa hangin.
Movement involving a change in weight or balance.
The ship swayed proudly in the high waves.
Nagmamalaki ang barko habang gumimbal sa mataas na alon.
The act that causes a sense of embrace or departure.
He swayed from the fear he felt.
Gumimbal siya mula sa takot na nararamdaman niya.
Etymology
Derived from the root 'imbal' meaning to move or sway from one position.
Common Phrases and Expressions
swaying in fear
the motion or change caused by fear
gumimbal sa takot
Related Words
imbal
Nature or state of moving away from a stable position.
imbal
Slang Meanings
moved quickly
He immediately jumped when he saw the cat in front of him!
Nag-gumimbal siya nang makita ang pusa sa harap niya!
worried or panicked
He reached home and freaked out about the things he left behind.
Umabot na siya sa bahay at nag-gumimbal sa pagkabahala sa mga naiwang gamit.
got excited or thrilled
When he got to be with his crush, he was super excited!
Nang makasama ang crush niya, nag-gumimbal siya sa saya!