ondok
English: Translation
jump; leap upward; spring up
English: Definition
To propel oneself upward from the ground or another supporting surface by force of the legs, especially in order to reach, grasp, clear, or approach something above oneself.
Part of Speech
verb
Semantic Domain
Physical Actions
Example Sentence
Ondokon mo tanganing magoro’ mo ana bayawas.
English: Example Sentence
Jump for it so you can pick the guava.
Notes
Semantic boundary
This is relatively unmarked volitional upward-jump verb.
It differs significantly from iktin. In the guava sentence, the person chooses to jump because the desired object is above. Nothing startles the actor.
So:
ondok = intentional upward propulsion
versus
iktin = sudden reactive/startle propulsion
Notes
Can refer to a small or large jump; neither startle nor rebound is inherent. The movement typically begins from a support and is directed upward, often toward an elevated goal.
Compare: iktin; taon; olaptik; ontot
| Boie’nen | Most specific semantic feature | Best compact English |
| taon | leaves an elevated source, outward/downward | jump off; leap down; dive |
| ondok | deliberate upward propulsion | jump; leap upward |
| iktin | sudden reactive/startle propulsion | start; jump back; spring |
| olaptik | animate body bursts vigorously into motion | spring into action; rear; bolt |
| ontot | contact/support followed by rebound | bounce; rebound |
| pitik | elastic deformation releases | snap back; spring back |
| gobtik | triggered stored energy releases | spring shut; launch |