Saplaran (en. Attack)

/sap-la-ran/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of attack that is sudden or unexpected.
The group of soldiers experienced an ambush in the forest.
Nagkaroon ng saplaran ang grupo ng mga sundalo sa kagubatan.
An attack made to catch the enemy off guard.
Their ambush was planned for a quicker victory.
Planado ang kanilang saplaran upang mas mabilis na manalo.

Etymology

From the word 'sapla' meaning explosion or attack.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to carry out an ambush
to conduct a sudden attack on the enemy.
gumawa ng saplaran

Related Words

attack
An explosion of force occurring on a specific target or location.
atake
assault
An aggressive action contemporaneous with warfare or combat.
salakay

Slang Meanings

The use of slang for 'shame' or 'disgrace'.
Oh no, the disgrace of those who succeeded in this fight!
Naku, ang saplaran ng mga nagtagumpay sa laban na 'to!
As a term for unfortunate events or situations.
What the, we're in trouble again with the exam!
Ano ba yan, saplaran na naman tayo sa eksam!