Sumipak (en. To retaliate)

su-mi-pak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To respond negatively in retaliation to an action.

In his anger, he decided to retaliate against those who bullied him.

Sa galit niya, nagpasya siyang sumipak sa mga nangbuli sa kanya.

To take action in response to an opposing situation.

When there is a fight, sometimes one of them retaliates.

Kapag may nag-aaway, minsang sumipak ang isa sa kanila.

To do something in response to a crime or bullying.

It is not right to retaliate with violence.

Hindi tama na sumipak sa paraan ng karahasan.

ancient Tagalog

Retaliate negatively

To do all bad things in response to a situation.

Sumipak ng masama

retribution

Preparation of an action in response to the wrongdoing of others.

sukli

to answer fearlessly

I wish everyone could respond like she did to those who were being rude!

Sana all, sumipak siya sa mga nagtataray!

to fight or stand up for oneself

Her fear has crawled away and she has finally stood up against the scammers.

Gumapang na ang takot niya at sumipak na siya sa mga nanghuhuthot.

don’t give up

Don’t hesitate, just take on the challenge!

Huwag kang mag-alinlangan, sumipak ka lang sa hamon!