Masalta (en. To jump)
ma-sal-ta
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
movement upward or backward originating from a firm hold.
He jumped on stage during his performance.
Siya ay masalta sa entablado sa kanyang pagtatanghal.
the act of leaping or flying from one place.
He jumped when he heard his name.
Masalta siya nang marinig ang kanyang pangalan.
the act of jumping from a high place to the ground.
He jumped from the staircase.
Masalta siya mula sa hagdang-bato.
Etymology
derived from the word 'salta' meaning 'jump'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to jump high
to leap with significant height
masalta ng mataas
Related Words
salto
a type of jump commonly seen in gymnastics or dance.
salto
jump
the act of leaping.
talon
Slang Meanings
To speak freely or without basis.
Wow, you're so masalta! You don't think of anything but to just throw shade.
Grabe, masalta ka naman! Wala ka nang inisip kundi bumanat ng bumanat.
Speaking full of indecency.
When we were drinking, he was so masalta with his jokes, it was embarrassing!
Nung nag-inuman kami, masalta siya sa mga jokes niya, nakakahiya!
Speaking as if not caring about others.
He's so masalta with his opinions, that's why he often gets reprimanded.
Masalta siya sa mga opinyon niya kaya madalas siyang napapagalitan.