Sumipit (en. Snatch)

su-mi-pit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To catch or take something using hands or tools.

He snatched a delicious fruit from the tree.

Sumipit siya ng masarap na prutas mula sa puno.

To grab or seize something seemingly out of the blue.

In an instant, Alex snatched a ballpoint pen from the table.

Sa isang iglap, sumipit si Alex ng ballpen mula sa mesa.

derived from the root word 'sipit' meaning 'to take or catch' using something tightly.

snatch an opportunity

to seize an opportunity that seems unexpected

sumipit ng pagkakataon

clamp

A tool used for taking or catching things.

sipit

quickly eats or takes a bite

He just quickly ate at the corner, so he couldn't wait for us.

Nag-sumipit lang siya sa kanto, kaya hindi siya nakapaghintay sa atin.

hurried

I hurried home because the rain was about to come.

Sumipit ako papunta sa bahay kasi malapit na ang ulan.

snacked quickly

I just quickly snacked on some chips while studying.

Sumipit lang ako ng chichirya habang nag-aaral.