Sulyap (en. Glimpse)

/suˈljap/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A quick or fleeting look at something.

He caught a glimpse of my notes while I was busy.

Nagkaroon siya ng sulyap sa aking mga tala habang ako'y abala.

Catching sight of something for a brief moment.

I got a glimpse of the beautiful scenery while driving.

Nakakuha ako ng sulyap ng magandang tanawin habang nagmamaneho.

glimpse of hope

A brief glimpse at the possibility of a positive or beautiful outcome.

sulyap ng pag-asa

glancing

An expression referring to repeated fleeting glances.

sulyap-sulyap

a glance that is faster than light

It was like a glimpse faster than light when I saw my crush.

Parang sulyap na mas mabilis kaysa liwanag ang pagkakita ko sa crush ko.

gossip

I just caught a glimpse, but I already know the latest gossip about them.

Sulyap lang ako, pero alam ko na ang latest chismis sa kanila.

quick look

I just took a quick look at the test, but the teacher caught me.

Nagsulyap lang ako sa test, pero nahuli ako ng teacher.

eye candy

Wow, his glance was like eye candy!

Grabe ang sulyap niya, parang eye candy!