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    Sumapok (en. Hit)

    su-ma-pok

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of striking or hitting something or someone.
    He hit the wall accidentally.
    Sumapok siya sa pader nang hindi sinasadya.
    The act of making direct contact.
    His hand struck the opponent's face.
    Sumapok ang kanyang kamay sa mukha ng kalaban.
    A forceful action that results in an effect.
    The translations of the clashes in the fight often struck the spectators.
    Ang mga salin ng mga pagsalpok sa laban ay karaniwang sumapok sa mga tagapanood.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'sapo' which means 'to collide' or 'to strike'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hit in the back
    Engaged or attacked seemingly with malicious intent.
    sumapok sa likod

    Related Words

    slap
    A type of attack that strikes using the hand.
    sampal

    Slang Meanings

    a statement that expresses anger or annoyance
    He lashed out at everyone at the party when he saw his ex there.
    Sumapok siya sa lahat ng mga tao sa party nang makita niyang nandiyan ang ex niya.
    to blow up or get angry in a situation
    His voice dropped, and he snapped at the teacher when asked why he was late.
    Bumagsak ang boses niya at sumapok na siya sa teacher nang matanong kung bakit late siya.
    to become aggressive or defensive
    Even though he was angry, he didn't snap back at the calls sent by his boss.
    Kahit galit na siya, hindi siya sumapok sa mga tawag na ipinadala sa kanyang boss.