Sapot (en. Sapodilla)
/sá.pot/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fruit that is sweet and soft, typically brown on the outside and has white flesh.
The sapodilla is a delicious fruit that children love.
Ang sapot ay masarap na prutas na paborito ng mga bata.
A tree that produces sapot, which typically grows in tropical climates.
Sapot comes from a tree that has lush leaves.
Ang sapot ay nagmumula sa puno na may mga malilibong dahon.
Etymology
From the Chinese word ' شغر' (shuh), referring to a type of fruit.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Sapot of life
A simile used to describe sweet memories or things that bring joy.
Sapot ng buhay
Related Words
mango
A type of fruit that has a similar sweet taste but different texture.
manga
lychee
A fruit known for its sweet and juicy flesh, with ripe red color.
litchi
Slang Meanings
Struggles or hardships
The sapot of life, it's intense!
Ang sapot ng buhay, grabe!
Heavy boredom
Our homework feels like sapot that never ends.
Parang sapot na walang katapusan ang homework namin.
Lack of money
I'm so sapot right now, I can't even afford food.
Sobra na akong sapot ngayon, wala na akong pambili ng pagkain.
Stress or pressure
There's so much sapot at work now, I feel like I can't take it anymore.
Dami ng sapot sa work ngayon, parang di ko na kaya.