Sikilin (en. To pin down)

/si.ki.lin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of lifting or pushing an object to move it from one place to another.

Push the ball forward.

Sikilin mo ang bola papunta sa harapan.

Forcing a person or object to stay in a particular position.

Pin his arms so he can't move.

Sikilin ang kanyang mga braso upang hindi siya makagalaw.

Derived from the word 'sikil', which means 'to push' or 'to pull'.

pin down the enemy

Neutralize or restrain the opponent.

sikilin ang kaaway

sikil

A verb referring to the action of pushing or pinning.

sikil

pagsupil

The act of controlling or restraining something or a situation.

pagsupil

Punch

Just punch him if you don't like him.

Sikil mo nga siya kung ayaw mo sa kanya.

Bite the anger

Squash that bitterness, it's not going to help.

Sikilin mo na 'yang sama ng loob mo, hindi yan makakatulong.

Replace

When you're really irritated, sometimes you just want to replace them.

Kapag sobrang inis ka, minsan gusto mo silang sikilin.