Kumurapkurap (en. Flickering)

/ku.mur.ap.kur.ap/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A motion of quick movement or flickering associated with light.

The candle's light flickered as the wind blew.

Ang ilaw ng kandila ay kumurapkurap habang may hangin.

Refers to a significant change in the state of light or form.

The stars in the sky flickered at night.

Ang mga bituin sa langit ay kumurapkurap sa gabi.

A periodic movement representing the touch of light or bright object.

The light on the lamp post flickered in the field of darkness.

Ang ilaw sa lamp post ay kumurapkurap sa larangan ng dilim.

This word originates from the root word 'kurap', meaning 'light in a dark place' or 'to hide'.

flickering call

A phrase describing the continuous presence or the writing of something unstable.

sinigaw na kumurapkurap

blink

A flickering or quick movement that shows a change in light.

kurap

sparkle

A quick and bright movement of light.

kislap

Very fast or quick movement

Wow, his car is moving kumurapkurap on the road!

Grabe, ang kumurapkurap ng kotse niya sa kalsada!

Something that seems off or not going well

His voice is kumurapkurap during the performance, I hope he fixes it!

Ang kumurapkurap ng boses niya kapag nagpe-perform, sana ayusin niya!