Mapisil (en. To catch or trap)

/ma.pɪ.sɪl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To succeed in capturing or trapping something.

He can catch the fish using his net.

Mapisil niya ang isda gamit ang kaniyang lambat.

To seize or catch a person or thing.

You can catch the right answer to the question.

Mapisil mo ang tamang sagot sa tanong.

From the word 'pisi' meaning 'string' or 'cord'.

to catch the opportunity

to succeed in seizing a good opportunity

mapisil ang pagkakataon

string

A long and thin object used for holding or tying things together.

pisi

to be embarrassed

He got embarrassed in front of the class when we all laughed at the same time.

Nagmapisil siya sa harap ng klase nang sabay-sabay kaming tumawa.

a minor issue

Don't worry, that's just a little thing, just like that.

Wag kang mag-alala, mapisil lang 'yan, mga ganun lang.

to notice

Did you notice Mark's new shoes?

Mapisil mo ba 'yung bagong sapatos ni Mark?