Mangupat (en. To strike)

/maŋʊˈpat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action that means to punch or strike.

Strike to demonstrate your strength.

Mangupat ka upang ipakita ang iyong lakas.

Performing a violent action against someone.

I don't want to strike anyone; it’s better to just talk.

Ayaw kong mangupat ng sinuman; mas mabuting mag-usap na lang.

Derived from the root word 'upat,' meaning to punch or strike.

strike in a fight

Performing a violent action in a fight.

mangupat sa laban

punching

A type of action involving hands centered around the act of punching.

pagsuntok

Thief or someone who tries to lure others.

Don't argue with him, because he's a thief.

Wag kang makikipag-awi sa kanya, kasi mangupat yun.

Someone pretending to be a friend to gain others' trust.

There are too many fakes in our group, so be careful.

Ang dami nang mangupat sa grupo natin, kaya't mag-ingat ka.