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    Sumpit (en. Blowgun)

    /sumpit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A long tube used to propel an object, often a pellet, by blowing air.
    Juan used the blowgun to catch a bird.
    Ginamit ni Juan ang sumpit upang manghuli ng ibon.
    A traditional weapon originating from indigenous people.
    The blowgun is one of the main weapons of our ancestors in the Philippines.
    Ang sumpit ay isa sa mga pangunahing armas ng mga ninuno sa Pilipinas.
    A tool used for aiming and propelling a projectile.
    Proper technique is needed in using the blowgun to be effective.
    Kailangan ng tamang teknik sa paggamit ng sumpit upang maging epektibo ito.

    Etymology

    Ang salitang ‘sumpit’ ay nagmula sa katutubong wika ng mga Pilipino na tumutukoy sa isang uri ng pangsibat.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Blowgun of life
    The importance of danger or fighting for life.
    Sumpit ng buhay

    Related Words

    spear
    A type of weapon used for hunting or protection.
    sibat

    Slang Meanings

    A teasing jab.
    Just give him a jab when he makes a mistake on the report.
    Sumpitin mo na lang siya kapag nagkamali siya sa report.
    A sharp retort born out of anger.
    He shot back when he found out he wasn't invited.
    Nagsumpit siya nang malaman niyang hindi siya ininvite.
    A pointed comment aimed at someone.
    His jab was aimed at Mark who didn’t study.
    Ang kanyang sumpit ay para kay Mark na hindi nag-aral.