sulyap
súlyap with stress marks
a glance; to give a side glance
Usage Note
Sulyap describes a quick sideways or furtive glance, often charged with meaning — curiosity, attraction, suspicion, or disapproval. More discreet than a direct stare, the word appears frequently in romantic literature and everyday descriptions of body language.
Examples
" Binigyan niya ako ng sulyap. "
Natural Translation
She gave me a glance.
Literal Translation
Gave she me of glance.
" Mabilis ang kanyang sulyap. "
Natural Translation
His/her glance is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the his/her glance.
" Sa isang mabilis na sulyap, nahalata kong may itinatago siyang malalim na lungkot. "
Natural Translation
In one quick glance, I sensed that she was hiding a deep sadness.
Literal Translation
In one fast glance, sensed I that has she-hiding deep sadness.
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