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    Manikwat (en. To stumble)

    /mænɪkwɑt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of bending while traversing due to imbalance or weakness in the body.
    When he ran, he suddenly stumbled to his right.
    Nang siya'y tumakbo, bigla siyang manikwat sa kanyang kanan.
    The quick fall to the ground from a standing position.
    He fell while speaking and stumbled in front of many people.
    Bumagsak siya habang nagsasalita at manikwat sa harap ng maraming tao.
    Having an unintended stop or delay while walking.
    His shoe getting caught caused fear, resulting in his stumble.
    Nagdulot ng takot ang pagsabit ng kanyang sapatos na nagresulta sa kanyang manikwat.

    Etymology

    Related to the word 'niyawat' derived from the root 'niyawa'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stumble in front of people
    to embarrass or expose oneself to others
    manikwat sa harap ng tao

    Related Words

    niyawat
    a difficult thing to cross or reach.
    niyawat

    Slang Meanings

    Street monster
    You really snatch food like a street monster.
    Ang lakas magmanikwat ng mga ulam sa 'yo, parang halimaw sa kalye.
    Theft of a glance
    It's like he steals glances, always looking at my phone.
    Parang manikwat siya sa tingin, laging nakakatingin sa phone ko.