Sipat (en. Glance)

/ˈsi.pat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A quick look or glimpse at something.

He quickly took a glance at the clouds before deciding to leave.

Mabilis niyang ginawa ang sipat sa mga ulap bago nagdesisyon na umalis.

A brief attention or glance that may not be very deep.

The glance at his letters gave him an idea of how she felt.

Ang sipat sa kanyang mga sulat ay nagbigay sa kanya ng ideya ukol sa kanyang nararamdaman.

glance of the eye

A quick look using the eye.

sipat ng mata

sipit

A term that refers to a more thorough investigation or examination of something.

sipit

target or aim (often used in the context of hitting or scoring)

I'm just aiming in basketball, but I always lack the strength.

Sipat na sipat lang ako sa basketball, pero palaging kulang sa lakas.

to take a shot or a chance at something

I'm just taking a shot at the interview, maybe I'll get in.

Sipat lang ako sa interview, baka makapasok na ako.

to sneak a look or peek

I’m sneaking a peek at your answers in the exam!

Sipit, sipat ako sa mga sagot niyo sa exam!