Sapulin (en. Grip)

/səˈpu.lin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of tangible or palpable object initially created from any material.

The sapulin is used to connect various types of objects.

Ang sapulin ay ginagamit na pang-ugpong ng iba't ibang uri ng mga bagay.

A common tool used in tasks that require force or grip.

We need sapulin to keep the parts tightly held together.

Kailangan natin ng sapulin para mapanatiling mahigpit ang pagkakahawak ng mga bahagi.

Derived from the word 'sapul', meaning to hit or to fall.

grip the hold

to provide support or stability to an object

sapulin ang pagkakahawak

clutch

A similar device used to hold or attach an object.

sukbit

Mouth that feels hit, trembling or in pain

Oh, my mouth feels sapul from the cold water!

Ay, sapulin ang bibig ko sa sobrang lamig ng tubig!

Always following or trailing behind someone, as if always next to them

I'm tired of Mara sapulin, always following me!

Sawa na ako sa sapulin ni Mara, laging nakasunod sa akin!

Hit by extreme shock or surprise

I was sapul by his surprise party!

Sapulin ako sa kanyang surprise party!