Sapak (en. Strike)

/səˈpak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of performing a blow or strike.
The strike causes pain to the victim.
Ang sapak ay nagdudulot ng sakit sa biktima.
verb
To hit or reach something with the hand or an object.
The ball received a strong strike from his kick.
Isang matinding sapak ang natamo ng bola mula sa kanyang pag-sipa.
To strike or punch.
His hit on the opponent was too strong.
Ang sapak niya sa kalaban ay masyadong malakas.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Strike him/her
It means to strike someone.
Sapakin mo siya

Related Words

punch
An action of making a blow using a fist.
suntok

Slang Meanings

punch
He measured his punch in the fight.
Nasukat niya yung sapak niya sa laban.
just like that!
I only managed a punch, that was all I did!
Umabot lang ako sa sapak, wala na akong ginawa!
tap
Because he approached me and gave me a tap on the shoulder.
Sapagkat nilapitan niya ako at nagbigay ng sapak sa balikat.