bumalikwas
bumalikwás with stress marks
to turn suddenly
From root: balikwas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
bumalikwas
bu-ma-lik-WAS
sprang up
Present (Incomplete)
bumabalikwas
bu-ma-ba-lik-WAS
is springing up
Future (Contemplated)
babalikwas
ba-ba-lik-WAS
will spring up
Usage Note
Bumalikwas is the actor-focus infinitive of balikwas, describing an abrupt, involuntary or reactive turning motion — most typically springing upright from sleep or spinning around in alarm. The suddenness and physical drama of the action are core to its meaning, setting it apart from calmer verbs of movement or turning.
Examples
" Bumalikwas siya sa higaan. "
Natural Translation
He sprang up from the bed.
Literal Translation
Sprang-up he from bed.
" Bumalikwas siya nang marinig ang ingay. "
Natural Translation
He/She sprang up upon hearing the noise.
Literal Translation
Sprang-up he/she when heard the noise.
" Bumalikwas siya mula sa pagkakatulog nang biglang kumalabog ang isang bagay sa kusina. "
Natural Translation
He sprang up from his sleep when something suddenly crashed in the kitchen.
Literal Translation
Sprang-up he from sleeping when suddenly crashed the one thing in kitchen.
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