Sibak (en. To cut off)

si-bak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To split or cut off a part from a larger whole.

He chopped wood for the fire.

Siyang nag-sibak ng kahoy para sa apoy.

To separate or remove a person or thing from a group.

The parents cut off their child due to bad behavior.

Ang mga magulang ay nag-sibak sa kanilang anak dahil sa maling asal.

To make a cut or separation in an object.

We need to chop the branches that are blocking the road.

Kailangan nating mag-sibak ng mga sanga na nakatayo sa daan.

Derived from the Tagalog word 'siba' meaning 'to separate' or 'to part'.

chopping wood

the cutting of wood for various purposes such as heating or crafting.

sibak ng kahoy

siba

An action of separating or leaving from something.

siba

taga

The process of cutting or slicing something.

taga

to avoid or engage in an argument with someone

I just sibak in the conversation; I didn't bother to entertain him.

Sibak na lang siya sa usapan, di na ako nakipag-bola sa kanya.

became a boyfriend or girlfriend

They sibak back in high school.

Nag-sibak sila noong high school pa sila.

to arrive or find oneself in a situation unexpectedly

I just sibak at the party; I didn't expect to be here.

Sibak na lang ako sa party, di ko naman inaasahan.