Isapin (en. To cover)
ee-sah-peen
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of covering or placing one thing over another.
We need to cover the books to keep them from getting dusty.
Kailangan nating isapin ang mga libro upang hindi maalikabukan.
To cover or hide a part of something.
Cover the food before serving it.
Isapin mo ang pagkain bago ito iserve.
The process of placing one piece over another to create a whole.
Cover the piece of cloth in the box to make it neater.
Isapin ang piraso ng tela sa kahon upang maging mas maayos.
Etymology
Many variations derived from the root 'sapi' found in several languages in the Philippines.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cover the issues
Refers to addressing or resolving issues.
isapin ang mga isyu
cover the questions
To provide answers or solutions to questions.
isapin ang mga tanong
Related Words
sapi
Means 'cover' referring to the surface or side of something.
sapi
Slang Meanings
Be cool or tough.
Just be tough with that, you can do it.
Isapin mo lang yan, kaya mo yan.
Be emotional or introspective.
Just express what you're going through.
Isapin mo na lang ang mga pinagdaraanan mo.
Be loud or join in.
Just shout that out so everyone hears you!
Isapin mo 'yan para marinig ka ng lahat!