Pasapupo (en. Influence)

pah-sah-poo-po

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A significant power that drives or gives strength to a person or thing.
The influence of his teacher on his education is very large.
Ang pasapupo ng kanyang guro sa kanyang edukasyon ay napakalaki.
The ability to affect or cause change in a situation.
He has a large influence on the council's decision.
May malaking pasapupo siya sa desisyon ng lupon.

Etymology

From the Tagalog language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has influence on me
has the power to affect my decision
may pasapupo sa akin

Related Words

influence
The ability to affect people or situations.
impluwensya
power
The ability to bring change or have an effect on others.
kapangyarihan

Slang Meanings

To agree to lend money to someone else, often with some conditions attached.
I'll just pasapupo with my friends if I don't have any money to spend.
Pasapupo na lang ako sa mga kaibigan ko kung wala akong panggastos.
To agree to join a situation or topic of discussion even if it's uncertain what will happen.
Let's just pasapupo on their trip, even if they're not sure about the details yet.
Pasapupo na lang tayo sa trip nila, kahit na hindi pa sila sigurado sa mga detalye.
Deliberately boosting someone's spirit and offering help to others.
Even if we're not sure, let's just pasapupo with him to help out.
Kahit hindi pa kami sigurado, pasapupo na lang kami sa kanya para makatulong.