Silip (en. Peek)

/ˈsi.lip/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A quick glance at something.

He peeked into the room to see what was happening.

Nag-silip siya sa kwarto upang makita kung ano ang nangyayari.

The act of looking out or using a small opening.

Sometimes, a peek is better than entering completely.

Minsan, mas mabuti ang silip kaysa sa tuluyang pagpasok.

Looking with doubt or caution.

There was a peek in his eyes when he saw the prize.

May silip ang kanyang mga mata nang makita niya ang prize.

Derived from the word 'silip' meaning to peek or glance.

To peek

To take a quick look.

Magsilip

Take a look

Look a little.

Silipin mo

to peek

A verb meaning to look quickly or with hesitation.

silipin

glimpse

A quick look that is not intentionally focused.

sulyap

To take a peek or glance at something, often with a mischievous intent.

He said, 'Why don't you take a peek at my notebook, I might have written a cheat code!'

Sabi niya, 'Silipin mo nga ang notebook ko, baka may nakasulat akong cheat code!'

To talk about or gossip regarding what happened to someone else that’s somewhat unpleasant.

'Why do Kiko and Anna seem to be fighting? Can you take a look at that!'

'Bakit parang mejo nag-aaway si Kiko at si Anna? Silipin mo nga!'