kumpas
kumpás with stress marks
to beat (music); to gesture
Usage Note
Kumpas is from Spanish compás (rhythm, beat) and refers to the conductor's beat or the rhythmic measure in music, as well as any significant hand or body gesture used to emphasize a point. The derived verb kumumpas covers both conducting an orchestra and gesturing broadly in speech.
Examples
" Sundin mo ang kumpas. "
Natural Translation
Follow the beat.
Literal Translation
Follow you the beat.
" Sundin mo ang kumpas ng guro. "
Natural Translation
Follow the beat of the teacher.
Literal Translation
Follow you the beat of teacher.
" Habang nagsasalita ang politiko, malakas ang kanyang kumpas ng kamay para diinan ang bawat puntong sinasabi niya. "
Natural Translation
While the politician was speaking, his hand gestures were forceful to emphasize every point he was making.
Literal Translation
While speaking the politician, strong the his gesture of hand to emphasize the every point saying he.
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