Tumalsik (en. Splash)

/tumalsik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of liquid spilling or splashing from an object.
Water splashed from the bucket when the child bumped it.
Tumalsik ang tubig mula sa balde nang mabangga ito ng bata.
The action of rain or drops coming out from a surface.
Raindrops splashed on the road after the heavy storm.
Tumalsik ang ulan sa kalsada matapos ang matinding bagyo.
The sudden movement of an object with force in a direction.
The ball splashed into my face when I couldn't catch it.
Tumalsik ang bola sa aking mukha nang hindi ko ito naabot.

Etymology

from the word 'talsik' meaning to pour or flow with force.

Common Phrases and Expressions

water splashed
the occurrence of water spilling or splashing.
tumalsik ang tubig
paint splashed
the occurrence of paint spilling from a container.
tumalsik ang pintura

Related Words

splash
A process of flowing or spilling of a liquid.
talsik
pour
The act of pouring liquid into a specific place.
buhos

Slang Meanings

Happened or occurred
He fell off the chair when he saw the surprise.
Tumalsik siya sa upuan nang makita ang sorpresa.
Dropped or fell
My phone fell while I was walking.
Tumalsik ang cellphone ko habang naglalakad.
Jump or splash
Water splashed out of the well.
Tumalsik ang tubig mula sa balon.