Damputin (en. To seize)

/dɑmˈputɪn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of touching or grabbing something suddenly or unexpectedly.

Seize the ball before it falls.

Damputin mo ang bola bago pa ito mahulog.

The act of grabbing or taking away something with a chance of quick movement.

Snatch the items off the table before they fall.

Damputin ang mga gamit sa mesa bago pa man ito mahulog.

The act of taking something left by someone else.

Grab the wallet left on the table.

Damputin mo ang wallet na naiwan sa mesa.

seize the opportunity

Grab this opportunity before it's gone.

damputin ang pagkakataon

take the value

Take the offered value.

damputin ang halaga

catch

A term for an action similar to 'damputin' but not as swift.

dampot

Friend, mate, or buddy who is close to you.

Let's all go damputin to the mall later!

Sama-sama tayong magda-damputin sa mall mamaya!

A term for people who are messy or hard-headed.

Oh my, my siblings are such damputin!

Ay naku, mga damputin talaga itong mga kapatid ko!