Tsampan (en. Boat)

/ˈtʃampan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A small watercraft typically used for fishing or travel.

We boarded the boat to fish in the lake.

Sumakay kami sa tsampan upang mangisda sa lawa.

A type of watercraft with a narrow body.

The boat is easy to maneuver in a narrow river.

Ang tsampan ay madaling maniobrahin sa makitid na ilog.

Word origin from Japanese

Board the small boat

To board the small boat.

Sumakay sa tsampan

Sailing in a small boat

Sailing in a small boat.

Naglalayag sa tsampan

paper boat

A simple model of a boat made from paper.

bangkang papel

ship

A larger watercraft compared to a small boat.

barko

to be real or genuine

Stop pretending, just say if you don't want to.

Wag ka na mag-tsampan, sabihin mo na lang kung ayaw mo.

to act cute or endearing

You're being so cute, like you have no other problems.

Ang dami mo nang tsampan, parang walang ibang pinagdadaanan.

to act like a celebrity or performer

She acts so much like a celebrity in front of the camera, you wouldn't notice that she's nervous.

Sobrang tsampan niya sa harap ng camera, di niyo mahahalata na nenerbyos siya.