Kumisap (en. To shake hands)

/kuˈmisaʔ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To perform the action of holding another person's hand as a sign of greeting or friendship.

When they met, they immediately shook hands to say goodbye.

Nang magkita sila, agad silang kumisap upang magpaalam.

You reach out your hand towards someone to initiate interaction.

In the meeting, they shook hands as a sign of agreement.

Sa pagpupulong, nagkumisap sila bilang tanda ng pagkakaunawaan.

A simple gesture that goes beyond the physical and expresses feelings.

A handshake can signify acceptance and friendship.

Ang isang kumisap ay maaaring mangahulugan ng pagtanggap at pagkakaibigan.

Not specifically identified

shake hands

An activity common for greeting.

kumisap ng kamay

greeting

A form of expression that shows respect or friendship.

bati

friendship

A relationship that creates a connection with another person.

pagkakaibigan

Talking nonsense or not understanding anything

Mark was just kumisap in the meeting, he didn't understand anything that was being talked about.

Parang kumisap lang si Mark sa meeting, wala siyang naiintindihan sa pinag-uusapan.

Panicking or worrying excessively

When he saw that his phone was gone, he kumisap with fear.

Nang makita niyang wala na ang cellphone niya, kumisap siya sa kaba.

Moving quickly and without direction

You don't even know what to do, you're just kumisap.

Hindi mo na alam kung ano ang gagawin, parang kumisap ka na lang.