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    Gumiri (en. Curve)

    /ɡuˈmi.ri/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To bend or curve is the action of turning or tilting.
    The road curves to the left after the corner.
    Ang daan ay gumiri sa kaliwa matapos ang kanto.
    The action of taking a form that is not straight or direct.
    The shape of the body of water bends with the flow of the wind.
    Ang anyo ng anyong tubig ay gumiri sa daloy ng hangin.

    Etymology

    Linguistic root: various languages in the Philippines.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to curve on the road
    The change in direction of the road.
    gumiri sa daan

    Related Words

    curve
    A shape that is not straight and has bends.
    kurba
    bend
    Change of direction from a straight line.
    liko

    Slang Meanings

    to study or be a go-getter
    He really worked hard to get into a good university.
    Sobrang gumiri siya para makapasok sa magandang unibersidad.
    to keep going on a project or goal as if without effort
    No matter how hard it was, he just kept grinding through his thesis requirements.
    Kahit gaano kahirap, gumiri lang siya sa mga requirements ng thesis.
    to be active or lively in something
    Everyone accepted her talent, so she really took charge in organizing the event.
    Tinatanggap ng lahat ang kanyang galing, kaya't gumiri siya sa pag-organisa ng event.