Sulyapan (en. Glimpse)

su-lya-pan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A quick glance or insight towards something.
I saw a glimpse of her smile from a distance.
Nakita ko ang sulyapan ng kanyang ngiti mula sa di kalayuan.
Having incomplete information about something.
The glimpse at the report gave me an idea about the situation.
Ang sulyapan sa report ay nagbigay sa akin ng ideya tungkol sa sitwasyon.

Etymology

From the root word 'sulyap' meaning a quick glance or mention.

Common Phrases and Expressions

glimpse of the truth
A quick glance at the real condition or truth.
sulyapan ng katotohanan

Related Words

glance
The primary form of 'sulyapan', referring to a quick look.
sulyap

Slang Meanings

A glance or quick look
He stole a glance at me while I was walking.
Nag-sulyap siya sa akin habang naglalakad ako.
Having interest or attention
Give her a glance too, she seems to have something about her.
Sulyapan mo rin siya, mukhang may something sa kanya.
Accidental look
I just glanced at my phone when I saw him like that.
Naka-sulyap lang ako sa cellphone ko nang makita kong ganyan na siya.