Pumaris (en. To dive)

pu-ma-ris

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of entering water from above.
He dove into the sea to test his swimming skills.
Nagpumaris siya sa dagat upang masubukan ang kanyang kasanayan sa paglangoy.
The action of submerging into water.
Before he dove, he considered the dangers underwater.
Bago siya pumaris, inisip muna niya ang mga panganib sa ilalim ng tubig.
A way of entering the water that may attract people's attention.
He intentionally dove in front of people for his performance.
Sinadyang pumaris siya sa harap ng mga tao para sa kanyang palabas.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'maris' meaning 'any body of water or sea' coupled with 'pu' indicating entry or pain.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dive into the sea
to enter the sea or water.
pumaris sa dagat

Related Words

swimming area
A place used for swimming activities.
palanguyan
fishing
An activity related to fishing that may involve diving.
pangisdaan

Slang Meanings

to be true to oneself
Why don’t you just be real? You say a lot but there’s no truth in it.
Bakit di ka na lang pumaris? Ang dami mong sinasabi pero wala namang katotohanan.
be true to oneself
Just be yourself, there’s nothing wrong with that.
Pumaris ka na, walang masama sa pagiging ikaw.
speak the truth
Be honest with what you’re saying, because it seems like you’re not being real.
Pumaris ka sa sinasabi mo, kasi ang tila mo e parang hindi ka nga totoo.