Sapatilya (en. Slipper)

sah-pah-til-yah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of footwear typically worn indoors.
He wore his slippers while moving things around the house.
Suot niya ang kanyang sapatilya habang naglilipat ng mga gamit sa bahay.
Footwear that provides comfort and protection for the feet.
Her slippers are more comfortable than her shoes.
Mas komportable ang kanyang sapatilya kaysa sa kanyang mga sapatos.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'sapat' meaning enough and 'ilya' which could refer to being true or a cover.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Wear slippers
Put slippers on the feet as indoor footwear.
Magsuot ng sapatilya

Related Words

shoes
Footwear worn outside and typically more formal than slippers.
sapatos

Slang Meanings

This is enough for me!
This is enough for me! You don't need to make my life harder.
Sapat ko 'to! Hindi mo na kailangan pang gawing mas mahirap ang buhay ko.
No more, no less.
It's just right, what you did is truly sufficient.
Walang labis, walang kulang, sapat na sapat na ang ginawa mo.