Sipulan (en. Prompt)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An item or phrase that inspires or suggests an idea to start an academic or creative task.
The teacher's prompt led to a meaningful discussion in class.
Ang sipulan ng guro ay nagbigay-daan sa makabuluhang talakayan sa klase.
A scenario or situation that serves as the starting point for a story or conversation.
The students needed the prompt to start their stories.
Kinailangan ng mga estudyante ang sipulan upang makapag-umpisa ng kanilang kwento.
Any idea or image that encourages someone to act or make a law or decision.
His prompt on environmental issues brought many people to develop eco-friendly projects.
Ang kanyang sipulan sa isyu ng kalikasan ay nagdala ng maraming tao sa pagpapaunlad ng mga eco-friendly na proyekto.

Common Phrases and Expressions

story prompt
The beginning or basis of a story.
sipulan ng kwento
discussion prompt
To initiate or provide inspiration for a discussion.
sipulan sa talakayan

Related Words

beginning
Indicates the initiation of an idea that becomes the reason to start a project or activity.
simula
analysis
Refers to the examination of ideas and themes that emerge from the prompt.
pagsusuri

Slang Meanings

bipolar or changes his/her mind frequently
By the way, my friend is so sipulan with his love life; sometimes he likes Maria, then later it's Ana again.
Siya nga pala, sobrang sipulan ng tropa ko sa love life niya, minsan gusto niya si Maria, tapos mamaya si Ana na naman.
eager or envious
He came home sipulan about other people's news; he had so many social media posts he was jealous of!
Umuwi siya na sipulan sa mga balita ng ibang tao, ang daming social media posts na kinaiinggitan niya!