Kumutitap (en. Sparkle)
/ku.mu.ti.tap/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To glitter or sparkle is a verb referring to the influencing of light resulting in a glow or shine.
The stars sparkle in the dark sky.
Ang mga bituin ay kumutitap sa madilim na kalangitan.
Sparkling can also refer to the existence of a brighter object acting as a signal.
I saw the sparkling object behind the tree.
Nakita ko ang kumutitap na bagay sa likod ng puno.
Etymology
The word 'kumutitap' originates from the root word 'tutap', meaning to sparkle or shine.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sparkling in the dark
An emphasis on an object that is brighter or casts light around.
kumutitap sa dilim
Related Words
glimmer
A word referring to a quick flicker of light.
kislap
root word of sparkle
The root word of kumutitap meaning light or sensation.
tutap
Slang Meanings
the food that is tempting but unhealthy
That donut looks so kumutitap, so good, sis!
Kumutitap ang donut na yun, ang saya ate!
things that are dazzling or too beautiful
Your kumutitap jewelry is so pretty!
Ang kumutitap na mga alahas mo, ang ganda!
something that has a hint of mischief or chaos
His plans seem kumutitap, like he's up to something.
Parang kumutitap ang kanyang mga plano, parang may binabalak.