Sumapol (en. Dive)

/suːˈmapol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of immersing or entering water.
The child dove into the river to wash his body.
Sumapol ang bata sa ilog upang maglinis ng kanyang katawan.
To proceed or enter a place via water.
He dived into the ocean to fish.
Siya ay sumapol sa karagatan upang mangisda.
A form of exploration under the water.
He loves to dive into the reefs to collect corals.
Mahilig siyang sumapol sa mga reef upang mangalap ng mga corals.

Etymology

From the words 'sapa' and 'pul', referring to the action of entering water;

Common Phrases and Expressions

dive into the water
to enter or immerse in water quickly
sumapol sa tubig

Related Words

brook
A flowing body of water, such as a river or stream.
sapa

Slang Meanings

To be stuck or caught in a situation that's hard to escape from.
It feels like I've been caught in my life situation, I don't know how to get out.
Parang sumapol ako sa sitwasyon ng buhay ko, hindi ko alam kung paano ako makakalabas.
To stumble upon a secret or information that shouldn't be known.
Because of her excessive curiosity, she stumbled upon things that she shouldn't know.
Dahil sa sobrang pagiging curious niya, sumapol siya sa mga bagay na di dapat nalalaman.