Sumalipadpad (en. To fly abruptly)
/su.ma.li.pad.pad/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act referring to flying with sudden movement.
The bird suddenly flew off from the tree branch.
Ang ibon ay sumalipadpad mula sa sanga ng puno.
Refers to flying with necessary adjustments in direction.
He needs to fly more smoothly to avoid falling.
Kailangan niyang sumalipadpad nang mas maayos upang hindi siya bumagsak.
Flying done in a powerful manner, often used in sports.
In his aerobatics, he flew impressively.
Sa kanyang aerobatics, siya ay sumalipadpad nang nakakamangha.
Etymology
From the root word 'lipad' which means to fly.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to fly in the air
The act of flying high in the air.
sumalipadpad sa hangin
Related Words
fly
The act of rising from the ground and moving in the air.
lipad
jump
The act of rising from one place to another after a quick upward movement.
pagtalon
Slang Meanings
to speak unclearly or incoherently
His speech was so messy, I couldn't understand what he was trying to say.
Ang gulo ng kanyang sumalipadpad, di ko maintindihan kung ano ang gusto niyang sabihin.
to move in a messy or directionless manner
He moved around like a headless chicken, unsure of what to do.
Parang sumalipadpad siya sa harap ng tao, di alam kung anong gagawin.