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    Sakmalin (en. To bite)

    /sak-ma-lin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb meaning to bite or catch something.
    The snake can bite its prey from behind.
    Ang ahas ay maaaring sakmalin ang kanyang biktima mula sa likuran.
    The act of taking or holding a specific thing using teeth.
    Sometimes, the cat's bite on my finger becomes painful.
    Minsan, nagiging masakit ang sakmalin ng pusa sa daliri ko.
    Often used to describe a more painful biting action.
    His biting caused extreme pain to his friends.
    Ang kanyang sakmalin ay nagdulot ng matinding sakit sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'sakmal', meaning 'to catch or grip'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dog bite
    the act of a dog biting or catching something or someone.
    sakmalin ng aso
    snake bite
    the act of a snake biting its prey.
    sakmalin ng ahas

    Related Words

    bite
    Root word referring to the initial part of the action to bite.
    sakmal
    pain
    Discomfort often caused by a bite.
    sakit

    Slang Meanings

    To bite or to respond aggressively in a conversation or situation.
    Bite him in the debate to defeat him.
    Sakmalin mo siya sa debate para talunin siya.
    To showcase excellence or skill in something.
    Own the talent show, you'll win!
    Sakmalin mo ang talent show, panalo ka na!
    To engage in a heated argument or debate.
    Go for it, don't back down!
    Sakmalin mo na 'yan, huwag kang magpatalo!