Sakmalan (en. Bite)
/sak.ma.lan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An act of seizing or grabbing an object.
The snake's bite can be dangerous.
Ang sakmalan ng ahas ay maaaring maging mapanganib.
The occurrence of having an injury from an animal's bite.
She found a bite mark from her cat.
Nakakita siya ng sakmalan mula sa kanyang pusa.
Sometimes used in the context of danger or threat.
The bites from wild animals should be avoided.
Ang sakmalan ng mga ligaw na hayop ay dapat iwasan.
Etymology
From the root 'sakmal' meaning to seize or grab.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dog bite
Bite from a dog.
sakmalan ng aso
snake bite
Bite from a snake.
sakmalan ng ahas
Related Words
seize
The root of 'sakmalan', referring to the act of grabbing.
sakmal
bite
An injury or damage caused by biting or seizing.
kagat
Slang Meanings
to rush or take a risk
Let's go for it, so we can have a more fun experience at the party!
Sakmalan tayo, para magkaroon tayo ng mas masayang karanasan sa party!
to cut down on overthinking or worrying
Just go for it, you don't have to worry about everything.
Sakmalan mo na 'yan, hindi mo naman kailangang mag-alala sa lahat ng bagay.
due to overwhelming excitement or expression of feeling
Show her all-out love during your date later!
Sakmalan mo siya ng all-out na pagmamahal sa date niyo mamaya!