Mamimiro (en. Snipe)

ma-mi-mi-ro

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb referring to the act of targeting or hitting something or someone from a distance.

He will snipe from elevated positions to reach his target.

Mamimiro siya mula sa matataas na lugar upang maabot ang kanyang target.

Refers to targeting or attacking an enemy in a concealed or indirect manner.

Snipers are often susceptible to danger during their operations.

Ang mga mamimiro ay madalas na madaling kapitan ng panganib sa kanilang operasyon.

Derived from the root word 'mira', meaning 'to hit' or 'to target' with an emphasis on intentionality.

Sniping an enemy

Targeting an enemy from a concealed position.

Mamimiro ng kaaway

migrant

A person involved in the act of targeting or attacking, often used in a military context.

mamimigo

Dancing or walking as if dizzy.

Wow, you looked like you were mamimiro when we were partying earlier!

Grabe, parang mamimiro yung kita nung nag-party tayo kanina!

Trying to look cool or show off to others.

On Fridays, everyone really tries to look cool at the bar!

Pagsapit ng Biyernes, lahat mamimiro talaga sa bar!

Moving suddenly or erratically.

Oh no, he might act all dizzy at the back of the house, we should keep an eye on him.

Naku, mamimiro siya sa likod ng bahay, dapat nating bantayan.