Maglupi (en. To swoop down)

/mәg'lu.pi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To descend or swoop down from above.
The bird will swoop down to the ground to search for food.
Ang ibon ay maglupi sa lupa upang hanapin ang pagkain.
The swift attack of an animal from above.
The eagle will swoop down on its prey from the sky.
Maglupi ang agila sa kanyang biktima mula sa himpapawid.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'lupit' which means strict or harsh.

Common Phrases and Expressions

swooping of birds
Birds diving or crashing down to the ground.
maglupi ng mga ibon

Related Words

wrath
Describes something that is strict or harsh.
lupit

Slang Meanings

to cool down or chill out
Calm down for a moment, you're too hot-headed.
Maglupi ka muna, masyadong mainit ang ulo mo.
to relax
Let's just stay here at the beach and chill.
Dito lang tayo sa beach, maglupi tayo.
to be happy or enjoy
Just relax, there's no point in being angry.
Maglupi ka na lang, wala namang saysay ang magalit.