Himasok (en. Swoop in)

/hiˈmasok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To slip in or enter a place or situation.
He swooped into the room without him noticing.
Himasok siya sa silid nang hindi niya namamalayan.
To attempt to enter, often unexpectedly.
His friend swooped in without notice.
Himasok ang kanyang kaibigan na hindi ipinapaalam.
To go to a place with joy or eagerness.
They swooped into the game with smiles on their faces.
Himasok sila sa laro nang may ngiti sa kanilang mga mukha.

Etymology

From the word 'himas' meaning 'to pass slightly over'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

swooped into the scene
Entered a situation or event unexpectedly.
himasok sa eksena

Related Words

touch
The act of brushing or feeling the surface of something.
himas

Slang Meanings

Entered the scene or unexpectedly came in.
You barged into our conversation again, huh!
Himasok ka na naman sa usapan namin, eh!
Joined or became part of a group or organization.
It looks like he joined the troop of cool kids.
Parang himasok siya sa troop ng mga cool kids.
Joined or entered into a conversation, even if not invited.
He joined the discussion even though it had nothing to do with him.
Himasok siya sa usapan kahit na wala namang kinalaman sa topic.