Gapusin (en. To plunge)

ga-pu-sin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of sinking or entering into water or another liquid.
Plunge your hand into the water for fishing.
Gapusin mo ang kamay mo sa tubig para sa mangingisda.
Entering into a situation that is overly compelling or difficult.
Plunge yourself into troubles if you're not careful.
Gapusin mo ang iyong sarili sa mga problema kung hindi ka magiging maingat.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'gapo' meaning 'to plunge' or 'to grasp'

Common Phrases and Expressions

plunged into problems
sunk into issues or challenges
gapusin sa mga problema

Related Words

gapang
A word describing motion or flow, usually in water.
gapang

Slang Meanings

we should leave now
We should leave now, it looks like it's about to rain.
Gapusin na tayo, mukhang malapit na ang ulan.
let's get started
Let's get started with the meeting, we need to finish this.
Gapusin na ang meeting, kailangan natin matapos ito.
hurry up
Hurry up, I have work later.
Gapusin na, may pasok pa ako mamaya.