Sumalpok (en. To collide)

/suˈmalpok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action or movement describing a collision.
The two cars collided at the corner of the road.
Ang dalawang sasakyan ay sumalpok sa kanto ng kalsada.
The forceful contact or crash of two objects.
The collision of the ship with the rock was a source of danger.
Pinagmulan ng peligro ang sumalpok ng barko sa bato.
A stage that describes a sudden hit.
The people saw the meteor colliding with the ground.
Nakita ng mga tao ang sumalpok ng isang bulalakaw sa lupa.

Etymology

from the word 'salpok' meaning to encounter or collide.

Common Phrases and Expressions

collide with each other
to hit or experience a collision
sumalpok sa isa't isa

Related Words

collision
The occurrence of a clash between two or more objects.
salpok
crash
An incident resulting from a collision or clash.
banggaan

Slang Meanings

to dive into or take a risk in a situation
When I sumalpok in the fight, it's like I'm all in!
Kapag nag-sumalpok ako sa laban, parang all in na ako!
to start a fight or a mess
Don't sumalpok with the bashers, you might get into trouble.
Huwag kang sumalpok sa mga basher, baka magka-iskandalo ka pa.
to burst in or intrude into a place with the intention of conflict
He was asked why he sumalpok in their meeting uninvited.
Tinanong siya kung bakit siya nag-sumalpok sa kanilang meeting nang hindi naimbita.