Gumiray (en. To bend)
gu-mi-ray
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of turning or deviating from a straight line.
You need to bend when going down a slippery road.
Kailangan mong gumiray kapag bumababa ka sa madulas na daan.
The presence of bending or curvature of an object.
The tree bent under the weight of the snow.
Ang puno ay gumiray dahil sa bigat ng niyebe.
An action resulting from showing a non-straight direction.
Due to roadwork, motorists had to bend their path.
Dahil sa pagsasaayos ng kalsada, napilitang gumiray ang mga motorista.
Etymology
From the word 'gira' meaning 'bend' or 'deviate.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to bend the road
to cross or deviate from the intended path.
gumiray ng daan
Related Words
gira
The root word referring to turning or bending.
gira
bawing
A state of being bent or displaced.
bawing
Slang Meanings
showed off or stood out in a fierce way
He really stood out at the event, everyone turned to look!
Sobrang gumiray siya sa event, lahat napatingin!
started some trouble or drama
He just stirred things up in the group, suddenly everyone was fighting!
Gumiray lang siya sa grupo, biglang nag-away ang lahat!
having a blast or extreme enjoyment
The party was such a blast last night, so much fun!
Grabe ang gumiray ng party kagabi, ang saya!