EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
a light poke or touch with the fingertip...
torpedo (weapon)...
to sabotage a courtship...
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/kul-BIT/
FIL: Isang marahan at mabilis na pagdaiti o pag-abot gamit ang dulo ng daliri, karaniwan upang makuha ang atensyon ng isang tao.
EN: a light poke or touch with the fingertip
The 'kulbit' is the OG Filipino notification system before smartphones. It's that gentle poke you give your friend to point out some chismis, or what your seatmate does to you in class to ask for the answer. It’s less aggressive than a tap ('kalabit') and more discreet. It’s the physical version of 'Psst!'
Often used with the verb form 'kulbitin' (to poke someone lightly). It is a gentler action than 'kalabit'.
🇵🇭 Isang marahang kulbit sa braso ang gumising sa kanya.
🇺🇸 A light poke on the arm woke him up.
🇵🇭 Naramdaman ko ang kulbit ng bata sa aking likuran.
🇺🇸 I felt the child's light touch on my back.
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