EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
with arms outstretched; spread-eagled...
to outline; to make a framework of...
litter, palanquin...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
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FIL: Tumutukoy sa posisyon kung saan ang mga braso o pakpak ay nakaunat sa magkabilang gilid ng katawan.
EN: with arms outstretched; spread-eagled
That classic 'Titanic' pose, 'I'm the king of the world!' level of open arms. Or how you sleep when you have the whole bed to yourself. Also how Jesus is depicted on the cross. It's a very dramatic pose.
From root word 'dipa,' meaning the length of outstretched arms (fathom).
Often used to describe a person lying down or standing with arms fully extended sideways.
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🇵🇭 Natagpuan siyang nakadipa sa sahig, tila pagod na pagod.
🇺🇸 He was found spread-eagled on the floor, looking completely exhausted.
🇵🇭 Lumangoy siya nang nakadipa ang mga braso para manatiling nakalutang.
🇺🇸 He swam with his arms outstretched to stay afloat.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.