Kumobra (en. To snake)

/kuˈmobra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Twists or moves like a snake.

I saw the snake snake around the tree.

Nakita kong kumobra ang ahas sa paligid ng puno.

Speaking or acting cautiously and slowly.

He snaked towards his opponent like a snake.

Kumobra siya patungo sa kanyang kalaban na parang ahas.

Moving with slow motions, often to avoid being noticed.

He snaked to the window without making a noise.

Kumobra siya papunta sa bintana nang walang ingay.

Derived from the word 'cobra' with a local understanding of its movement.

Snake away!

To back away or leave unnoticed.

Kumobra ka na!

cobra

A type of snake that is capable of coiling or twisting.

kobra

roll

Movement through turning, often relating to circular motion.

gulong

To act or move faster than necessary.

His quick move at work was like there was a rat chasing him.

Ang kumobra niya sa trabaho ay parang may nakatutok na aring sa kanya.

Eager or excited to act.

Wow, he quickly grabbed beers as soon as his friends arrived!

Grabe, kumobra siya sa pag-inom ng beer nang dumating ang mga kaibigan niya!