igkas
igkás with stress marks
spring suddenly; come loose
Usage Note
Igkas describes a sudden snapping or springing motion, such as a rubber band flying off or a trapped animal bolting free. It can also describe a sudden burst of speed or an abrupt release of tension, and is used in both literal and figurative senses.
Examples
" Bigla na lang umigkas ang lubid. "
Natural Translation
The rope suddenly sprang loose.
Literal Translation
Suddenly just sprang the rope.
" Kita ang igkas ng bakal. "
Natural Translation
The sudden spring of the iron is visible.
Literal Translation
Visible the spring of iron.
" Umigkas ang sanga pabalik nang bitiwan ito ng bata, at muntik nang tumama sa mukha niya. "
Natural Translation
The branch sprang back when the child let it go, and it nearly hit his face.
Literal Translation
Sprang the branch back when let-go this by-the child, and almost hit on face his.
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