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    Magsapi (en. To possess)

    /magsəˈpi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action that emphasizes possession or control over something.
    He possessed a new car from his friend.
    Siya ay nagsapi ng bagong sasakyan mula sa kanyang kaibigan.
    Performing an active action to gain rights over something.
    In games, players frequently possess resources.
    Sa mga laro, madalas na nagsasapi ang mga manlalaro ng mga mapagkukunan.
    Having power or possession.
    His goal is to possess properties for his family.
    Ang kanyang layunin ay magsapi ng mga ari-arian para sa kanyang pamilya.

    Etymology

    The word 'sapi' comes from the root word 'sapi', meaning body or essence. The verb 'magsapi' means to act or cause the loss of ownership over the body.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to possess knowledge
    the act of having information or skills.
    magsapi ng kaalaman
    to possess wealth
    the act of having a large amount or property.
    magsapi ng yaman

    Related Words

    sapi
    Means possessing or having control.
    sapi
    mang-akit
    An action aiming to attract attention or interest.
    mang-akit

    Slang Meanings

    To pretend to be wealthy or of higher social status.
    The people there just mag-sapi to look socially upscale.
    Ang mga tao doon, nagsasapi lang para magmukhang sosyal.
    To show wealth that isn't real or doesn't reflect one's true life.
    He mag-sapi on social media so he gained a lot of attention.
    Nag-sapi siya sa social media kaya umani siya ng marami.
    To post exaggerations or bragging online.
    So many are mag-sapi in the chat, it's like everyone is rich.
    Ang daming nagsasapi sa chat, parang lahat ay mayaman.