Sapnin (en. Entry)

sæp-nin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of entering or infiltrating something or a place.
The seepage of water into the soil shows a good harvest.
Ang sapnin ng tubig sa lupa ay nagpapakita ng magandang ani.
A type of exposure to the public or of information.
The entry of details about the project is important for those involved.
Ang sapnin ng mga detalye tungkol sa proyekto ay mahalaga para sa mga kasangkot.

Etymology

From the word 'sap' meaning 'to seep' or 'to enter' and 'nin' as an adjective describing separation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

water seepage
water entering; refers to the process of creating puddles or water in a place.
sapnin ang tubig

Related Words

water
A liquid essential for life, commonly causing seepage.
tubig

Slang Meanings

Gossip/rumor
There are a lot of sapnin about him, but I don't know if it's true.
Dami nang sapnin tungkol sa kanya, pero di ko alam kung totoo.
Story/narrative
The sapnin you told earlier was so funny!
Yung sapnin mo kanina sobrang nakakatawa!
News
Have you heard the sapnin that idol is coming back?
Narinig mo na ba yung sapnin na nagbabalik si idol?