Paupuin (en. To sit someone down)

/pah-oo-pwee-n/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of causing someone to sit down.
I will seat the guests in the living room.
Paupuin ko ang mga bisita sa sala.
Providing space or opportunity to sit.
In class, I will seat the students properly.
Sa klase, paupuin ko ang mga mag-aaral nang maayos.
Inviting someone to sit.
I will have you sit here while we wait.
Paupuin kita dito habang naghihintay tayo.

Etymology

derived from the word 'up'

Common Phrases and Expressions

I will seat you
An invitation to sit.
paupuin kita

Related Words

sit
An action of sitting down or seating.
upo

Slang Meanings

Make me sit in exchange for something.
It seems like you just want me to sit down for your seat.
Parang gusto mo lang akong paupuin para sa upuan mo.
Make me sit just to get your attention.
It seems like you just want me to sit down so you can notice me.
Parang gusto mo lang akong paupuin para mapansin mo ako.
Make me sit down so we can start talking.
Make me sit so we can have a conversation.
Paupuin mo na ako para makapagsimula tayong mag-usap.