Pumaspas (en. To flap (wings))

/puˈmas.pas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To move or bend quickly and forcefully, usually in the flapping of wings.

The bird flapped its wings as it soared through the sky.

Ang ibon ay pumaspas ng mga pakpak nito habang naglalakbay sa himpapawid.

An action that describes fast movement.

His hand flapped quickly when he saw the food he was longing for.

Pumaspas ang kanyang kamay nang makita ang inaaasam na pagkain.

flap of the wind

The wind rises quickly.

pumaspas ng hangin

wing

The part of a bird's body used for flying.

pakpak

flight

The action of rising from the ground using wings.

lipad

loudly heard a sound or noise

Did you see that? The sound of the motorcycle was loud in the back.

Kita mo 'yun, pumaspas ang tunog ng motorsiklo sa likuran.

sped up movement or action

It suddenly rained so I rushed into the house.

Umulan bigla kaya pumaspas ako papasok sa bahay.