Sampahin (en. To slap)

/sampahin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An act of hitting someone in the face with a hand or object.
The child happened to be slapped by his teacher because of his behavior.
Ang bata ay nangyari na sampahin ng kanyang guro dahil sa kanyang pag-uugali.
The act of taking aggressive action against someone.
He wanted to slap his friend out of anger.
Nais niyang sampahin ang kanyang kaibigan dahil sa galit.

Etymology

From the word 'sampal' meaning 'slap' or 'to slap'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

slap me
A way of saying that you are ready to fight or argue.
sampahin mo ako

Related Words

slap
A quick and forceful hit to the face using the hand.
sampal

Slang Meanings

Bashful or shy
Maria is feeling bashful in front of many people, so she can't speak.
Sampahin si Maria sa harap ng maraming tao, kaya hindi siya makasalita.
High in pride or ego
Juan is being boastful, he is bragging about his achievements.
Sampahin si Juan, nagmamalaki siya sa kanyang mga achievements.
Lying or avoiding the truth
He is being evasive in the questions, he doesn't want to admit his mistake.
Sampahin sa mga tanong, ayaw niyang umamin sa ginawa niyang mali.