Lapisak (en. Saber)

la-pi-sak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sharp object used for cutting.
He used a saber to cut the branches of the tree.
Gumamit siya ng lapisak upang putulin ang mga sanga ng puno.
A term to refer to larger blades of knives.
The saber was also used in battles in ancient times.
Ang lapisak ay ginagamit din sa mga labanan noong unang panahon.
A symbol of honor and heroism.
Warriors raise their saber as a sign of bravery.
Itinataas ng mga mandirigma ang kanilang lapisak bilang tanda ng tapang.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Holding the saber
Ready for battle.
Hawak ang lapisak

Related Words

knife
A smaller version of a blade used in food preparation.
kutsilyo
weapon
General term for any kind of equipment used in combat.
sandata

Slang Meanings

Full-blown idiot or just hanging around doing nothing but annoying others
Our friend is such a lapisak, just hanging out on the corner and doing nothing but trying to jump into conversations.
Sobrang lapisak ng tropa namin, nandito lang sa kanto at walang ginawa kundi maghanap ng pasok sa usapan.
Super lively or distracting, a troublemaker
He turned out to be a lapisak in the meeting, introducing himself so loudly.
Naging lapisak siya sa meeting, nagpakilala nang sobrang ingay.