Salimbay (en. To swoop)

/saliɱˈbaj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action describing flying in a circular motion.

The eagle swooped above the mountains while searching for food.

Ang agila ay salimbay sa ibabaw ng mga bundok habang naghahanap ng pagkain.

Flying back and forth as if in a loop.

The birds swooped in the sky behind their wings.

Ang mga ibon ay salimbay sa kalangitan sa likod ng kanilang mga pakpak.

Salimbay originates from the root word 'salimbay' meaning to fly in a circular motion.

swooping of birds

The flying of birds in a kind of circular motion.

salimbay ng mga ibon

flyer

A term referring to flying animals, such as birds.

salimpapaw

Super happiness or joy.

Wow, I was in such a salimbay when I found out I passed the exam!

Grabe, ang salimbay ko nung nalaman kong makakapasa ako sa exam!

Full of energy.

The kids were so salimbay at the birthday party, it was fun!

Sobrang salimbay ng mga kids sa birthday party, ang saya!

Sudden movement full of joy.

Their dance in the contest was so salimbay, it was amazing!

Napaka-salimbay ng sayaw nila sa contest, ang galing!