Sipo (en. Wind)

/si.po/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A flow of air or force carried by natural conditions.
The wind brought cool air from the coast.
Ang sipo ay nagdala ng malamig na hangin mula sa dalampasigan.
A movement of air that is usually fierce and strong.
The winter wind causes drops in temperature.
Ang sipo sa taglamig ay nagiging sanhi ng lamig ng panahon.

Etymology

Ilokano term 'sipon' meaning 'to suck.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

wind blow
Continuous flow of cool air.
sipo ng hangin

Related Words

whistle
A form of blowing wind that is usually silent.
sibilo

Slang Meanings

A couple of coins left; like a bet or when your wallet is about to get empty.
I’m so broke right now, I only have a few coins left in my wallet.
Ang dami ng sipon ko, parang sipo na lang ang natira sa wallet ko.
Digging up the road for services.
There are roadworks in our area, so we can’t pass through.
May mga sipon sa daan sa amin, kaya hindi kami makadaan.