Gapiin (en. To be defeated)

/ɡa.pin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The verb 'gapiin' means to defeat or prevail in a contest.
Defeat your opponents in the game.
Gapiin mo ang iyong mga kalaban sa laro.
It also means to show power or strength over others.
Overcome your fear in the face of challenges.
Gapiin mo ang takot sa harap ng hamon.
Use it to showcase your abilities in a situation.
Overcome the obstacles in your dreams.
Gapiin ang mga hadlang sa iyong mga pangarap.

Etymology

From the word 'gapi' meaning 'to overcome' or 'defeat'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Overcome all challenges.
Fight and prevail over any test.
Gapiin ang lahat ng hamon.
Overcome fear.
Surpass fear in a situation.
Gapiin ang takot.

Related Words

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The word 'gapi' is a noun or verb form meaning 'defeat' or 'victory'.
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Slang Meanings

mock someone
Just mock that, what they said isn't worth anything.
Gapiin mo na lang 'yan, wala namang kwenta yung sinabi niya.
to snatch something
You might just steal my chocolate, aren't you ashamed!
Baka gapiin mo yung tsokolate ko, hindi ka na nahihiya!