Sumipa (en. To kick)

/suˈmipa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A action of kicking or hitting with the foot.
He kicked the ball to pass it to his teammate.
Sumipa siya sa bola upang maipasa ito sa ka-team niya.
Performing an action that shows force or anger.
Out of anger, he kicked the wall.
Sa sobrang galit, sumipa siya sa pader.

Etymology

The word 'sumipa' is derived from the root word 'sipa' which means 'to kick' or 'to hit with the foot'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

kick the ball
Another term for kicking the ball.
sumipa ng bola

Related Words

kick
The action of hitting with the foot, can occur in games or other situations.
sipa

Slang Meanings

To move quickly or to find it hard to give to others.
I moved quickly when he asked about my debt.
Sumipa ako noong nagtanong siya tungkol sa utang ko.
Succeeded in something that seemed impossible.
This project succeeded, so we have a bonus now.
Sumipa ang project na ito, kaya tayo may bonus ngayon.
Became resilient or showed strength in the face of challenges.
Sometimes, I remain strong in life's challenges.
Minsan, sumipa ako sa mga pagsubok sa buhay.