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    Sumiping (en. To approach)

    /suˈmipɪŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of actively approaching or heading to a person or place.
    He approached his friend to deliver news.
    Siya ay sumiping sa kanyang kaibigan upang maghatid ng balita.
    The act of visiting or attending an event.
    He wants to attend his sibling's wedding.
    Nais niyang sumiping sa kasal ng kanyang kapatid.
    The search for interaction or engagement.
    Maria approached people to get to know them and chat.
    Sumiping si Maria sa mga tao upang makilala at makipagkwentuhan.

    Etymology

    The word 'sumiping' comes from the root word 'sip' which means 'to approach' or 'to visit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    approaching visitors
    to approach or interact with visitors
    sumiping sa bisita
    approaching for occasional chat
    to approach for occasional chatting
    sumiping sa paminsang pakikipag-chat

    Related Words

    whistle
    A sound created to grab attention that may accompany an approach.
    sipol

    Slang Meanings

    To join or mingle with other people, often with a spirit of showing interest or interaction.
    He showed up at the party and mingled with his friends.
    Dumating siya sa party at sumiping sa mga kaibigan niya.
    Often used in the context of forming relationships or getting to know other people.
    He wants to mingle with new people to get to know them better.
    Gusto niya sanang sumiping sa mga bagong tao para makilala ng mabuti.
    In a romantic context, it can mean dating or forming a romantic relationship.
    They decided to go out together tomorrow for their anniversary.
    Nag-decide silang sumiping bukas para sa kanilang anniversary.