kampay
kampáy with stress marks
movement of arms/legs while walking; wing movement
Usage Note
Kampay describes the natural swinging motion of arms or legs during walking, or the flapping of wings in birds. It is an expressive, vivid word often used in literary and descriptive writing to evoke natural movement. The verb form (kumampay) means to flap or swing limbs rhythmically.
Examples
" Mabilis ang kampay ng kanyang braso. "
Natural Translation
The swing of his arm is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the swing of his arm.
" Mabilis ang kampay ng ibon. "
Natural Translation
The wing movement of the bird is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the wing-movement of bird.
" Habang naglalakad sa daan, napapansin mo ang kampay ng kanyang mga braso na tila sumasabay sa hangin. "
Natural Translation
While walking along the road, you notice the swinging of his arms as if keeping time with the wind.
Literal Translation
While walking on road, noticed you the swinging of his arms that seems keeping-pace with-the wind.
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