To shake (tl. Gumulpi)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Gusto kong gumulpi ng kamay.
I want to shake hands.
Context: daily life
Nag-gumulpi ang aso dahil sa malaking ingay.
The dog shook because of the loud noise.
Context: daily life
Gumulpi ang puno sa malakas na hangin.
The tree shook in the strong wind.
Context: nature

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Nang makita niya ako, gumulpi siya ng aking kamay.
When he saw me, he shook my hand.
Context: daily life
Kailangan mo gumulpi ang bote bago mo ito buksan.
You need to shake the bottle before opening it.
Context: daily life
Ang mga tao ay gumulpi ng maririnding tunog sa konsiyerto.
People shook to the loud sounds at the concert.
Context: culture

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang kanyang emosyon ay gumulpi sa kanyang katawan habang siya ay nagkukuwento.
His emotions shook through his body as he told the story.
Context: emotions
Gumulpi ang lupa matapos ang malakas na lindol.
The ground shook after the strong earthquake.
Context: disaster
Sa kabila ng takot, gumulpi ang kanyang tinig habang nagmamakaawa siya.
Despite his fear, his voice shook as he pleaded.
Context: society

Synonyms

  • alagwa
  • yugyog