Sapa (en. Stream)

/sapa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A natural waterway smaller than a river.
We passed through the stream while walking in the forest.
Dumaan kami sa sapa habang naglalakad sa kagubatan.
A flow of water connecting different bodies of water.
The stream connects the lake and the sea.
Ang sapa ay nag-uugnay sa lawa at sa dagat.
A part of nature that is home to fish and other organisms.
Many lives can be found in the stream.
Maraming buhay ang matatagpuan sa sapa.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stream of water
A small waterway.
sapa ng tubig

Related Words

river
A larger waterway than a stream.
ilog
lake
A body of water larger than a stream but smaller than the sea.
lawa

Slang Meanings

intimidation or threat
The gang members threatened people in the streets.
Ang mga gang member ay nag-sapa sa mga kalye para takutin ang mga tao.
to sneak in or suddenly appear
He sneaked in through the window just to see what was happening.
Nagsapa siya sa bintana para makita lang kung ano ang nangyayari.
to persevere or not give up
He persisted in the business despite all the challenges.
Nag-sapa siya sa negosyo kahit na ang dami ng pagsubok.