sumulyap
sumúlyap with stress marks
to glance
From root: sulyap
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sumulyap
su-MUL-yap
glanced
Present (Incomplete)
sumusulyap
su-mu-SUL-yap
is glancing
Future (Contemplated)
susulyap
su-SUL-yap
will glance
Usage Note
Sumulyap is the -um- actor-focus form of sulyap, describing a quick, often furtive sideways glance rather than a direct stare. It is frequent in romantic literature, descriptions of body language, and narrative prose where a character steals a look without drawing attention.
Examples
" Gusto kong sumulyap sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
I want to glance at her.
Literal Translation
Want I to-glance at her.
" Gusto kong sumulyap sa bintana para tingnan ang ulan. "
Natural Translation
I want to glance out the window to look at the rain.
Literal Translation
Want I to-glance at window for to-look-at the rain.
" Habang nagsasalita ang guro, hindi ko mapigilang sumulyap sa orasan dahil malapit nang matapos ang klase. "
Natural Translation
While the teacher was speaking, I couldn't help glancing at the clock because class was almost over.
Literal Translation
While speaking the teacher, not I can-stop to-glance at clock because near already to-end the class.
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