Sapaw (en. Overlay)
sah-paw
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An object added on top of another object.
The overlay of leaves on the ground provided a beautiful view.
Ang sapaw ng mga dahon sa lupa ay nagbigay ng magandang tanawin.
In the context of food, it can be an ingredient or addition to a dish.
He added an overlay of cheese to his pizza.
Naglagay siya ng sapaw na keso sa kanyang pizza.
The covering or topping of something.
This overlay provided protection for the tree from the cold.
Ang sapaw na ito ay nagbigay proteksyon sa puno mula sa lamig.
Etymology
Salitang ugat mula sa Tagalog.
Common Phrases and Expressions
overlay of ice
Indicates the overlapping ice
sapaw ng yelo
Related Words
cover
An object used to cover something.
takip
covering
A type of overlay used for protection or decoration.
panakip
Slang Meanings
Full or overflowing (really a lot)
Wow, my workload is sapaw with school and my part-time job!
Naku, ang sapaw ng trabaho ko sa school at sa part-time job!
Eager to join (always quick to accept invitations)
Don't be so sapaw; you're always the one getting invited to everything!
Huwag kang sapaw, ikaw naman ang laging nahi-hirit sa lahat ng lakad!