Tumastas (en. To jump)

tu-mas-tas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that expresses the action of jumping or rising from a surface.
He jumped from the high cliff.
Tumastas siya mula sa mataas na bangin.
Shows a quick action that may or may not have intent.
He jumped among the children while playing.
Tumastas siya sa mga bata habang naglalaro.
An action that describes flying or jumping to a higher position.
The bird jumped from the ground to the branch.
Tumastas ang ibon mula sa lupa papunta sa sanga.

Etymology

from the root word 'tastas' which means 'to mix or arrange something'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

jumping in nature
showing the beauty of nature through jumping or movement.
tumastas sa kalikasan

Related Words

tastas
The word 'tastas' means arranging or mixing items.
tastas

Slang Meanings

to introduce oneself or to come forward
He came forward in front of the whole class to showcase his talent.
Tumastas siya sa harap ng buong klase para ipakita ang kanyang talento.
to attack or to gather courage
He gathered courage and initiated a conversation with his crush.
Tumastas siya sa crush niya at nag-initiate ng usapan.
to join or to participate in a conversation
I joined in their conversation; I was just too excited!
Tumastas na ako sa usapan nila, sobra na akong na-excite!