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    Sumipot (en. To catch)

    /suˈmi.pot/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of catching or gripping something.
    You need to catch/get there earlier to grab your ticket.
    Kailangan mong sumipot ng mas maaga upang makuha ang iyong tiket.
    The description of the action of quickly catching.
    Because of his speed, he caught a fish in the river.
    Dahil sa kanyang bilis, nakasumyipot siya ng isda sa ilog.
    The action of seizing an opportunity.
    You should catch the right time for the interview.
    Dapat kang sumipot sa tamang oras para sa interview.

    Etymology

    It comes from the word 'sipit' meaning to catch or to grip.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to catch an opportunity
    to successfully seize an opportunity
    sumipot sa pagkakataon

    Related Words

    sipit
    a tool used to catch small things.
    sipit

    Slang Meanings

    To show up or arrive unexpectedly.
    He showed up at the party even though he wasn't invited!
    Sumipot siya sa party kahit hindi naman siya invited!
    To appear or come out from somewhere.
    Where have you been? You just suddenly appeared in front of me!
    Saan ka ba galing? Bigla ka na lang sumipot sa harap ko!