Sungkitin (en. To scoop)

soong-kee-tin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of taking or scooping something from a place.
Scoop the fruits from the tree.
Sungkitin mo ang mga prutas mula sa puno.
verb
The process of obtaining unseen or difficult-to-reach items.
Scoop the souvenirs from the basket.
Sungkitin mo ang mga pasalubong mula sa basket.
Taking something using the hand or any tool.
Scoop the grains from the container.
Sungkitin ang butil mula sa lalagyan.

Etymology

From the word 'sungkit', meaning 'to scoop' or 'to gather.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

let's scoop happiness
To express joy by digging into happy memories.
sungkitin natin ang saya

Related Words

scoop
A verb meaning to pick up or gather items.
sungkit
take
Focuses on the act of obtaining or retrieving items.
kuhanin

Slang Meanings

Snatching an opportunity or quickly grabbing something.
Snatch that replacement for your project before it runs out.
Sungkitin mo na 'yung kapalit ng project mo bago maubos.
Suppressing or eliminating an opponent.
In their match, they snatched victory from the championship.
Sa kanilang laban, sinungkit nila ang panalo mula sa kampeonato.
Quickly taking food from a plate.
Have you eaten? There's so much to snatch at the buffet!
Kumain ka na ba? Ang daming sinungkitin sa buffet!