Sipi (en. Slip)

/ˈsɪ.pi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A sudden or unintended sliding or movement over a surface.

She slipped because of the slip of her shoes on the smooth floor.

Nadapa siya dahil sa sipi ng kanyang sapatos sa makinis na sahig.

The act of moving or following that happens to others.

The slip in the ball led to the team's victory.

Ang sipi sa bola ay nagdulot ng pagkapanalo ng koponan.

from foreign languages

made a slip

an accident or unintended slip

nagawa ng sipi

slide

Movement or action in an unexpected manner.

dulas

mistake

An error that caused the slip.

kasalanan

To really study hard or study intensively.

Mark always studies hard for exams, that's why he's always top of the class.

Ang sipi lagi ni Mark sa mga exam, kaya lagi siyang top sa klase.

Being diligent or hardworking about something.

Big sis is really diligent in taking care of the animals, that's why she passes all the challenges.

Sipi si ate sa pag-aalaga sa mga hayop, kaya pumapasa siya sa lahat ng challenge.

Serious and no joking around.

He became really serious in the discussion, so he wasn't able to laugh anymore.

Naging sipi siya sa usapan, kaya hindi na siya napatawa.