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    Sumulyap (en. Glimpse)

    /suˈmu.ljap/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A type of gaze that does not involve deep focus or study.
    At a glance, the situation seemed fine.
    Sa sumulyap, tila maayos ang sitwasyon.
    Looking at something with a sense of feeling or emotion quickly.
    She glanced at that picture full of memories.
    Sumulyap siya sa larawang iyon na puno ng alaala.
    The action of looking at something quickly or in a brief moment.
    He glanced at his watch before leaving.
    Sumulyap siya sa kanyang relo bago umalis.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'sulyap' which means a quick glance.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    glimpse into the past
    A quick look into memories or history.
    sumulyap sa nakaraan
    glance around
    Quickly looking around.
    sumulyap sa paligid

    Related Words

    glancing
    The act of repeatedly glancing or looking quickly.
    sulyap-sulyap

    Slang Meanings

    sudden glance
    He suddenly glanced at me while I was studying.
    Sumulyap siya sa akin habang nag-aaral ako.
    peek
    Take a peek out the window, maybe he's already there.
    Sumulyap ka sa bintana, baka nandoon na siya.
    quick look
    I took a quick look at his cellphone and he got mad.
    Sumulyap ako sa kanyang cellphone tapos nagalit siya.