kisapmata

See also: kisap-mata

Tagalog

Alternative forms

• quisap mata — obsolete, Spanish-based orthography
• kisap-mata

Etymology

From kisap +‎ mata.

Pronunciation

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /kiˌsapmaˈta/ [kɪˌsap.mɐˈt̪a]
• Rhymes: -a
• Syllabification: ki‧sap‧ma‧ta

Noun

kisápmatá (Baybayin spelling ᜃᜒᜐᜉ᜔ᜋᜆ)

1. eyeblink

   Synonyms: kurap, pagkurap

2. (figurative) instant; very short time

Derived terms

• sangkisapmata

 

Further reading

• “kisapmata”, in KWF Diksiyonaryo ng Wikang Filipino, Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, 2024
• “kisapmata”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018