To hit (tl. Sapakin)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Sinasabi ng guro na huwag sapakin ang ibang bata.
The teacher says not to hit other children.
Context: school
Ayaw ko sapakin ang pusa.
I don’t want to hit the cat.
Context: daily life
Siya ay nagalit at sapakin niya ang bola.
He got angry and hit the ball.
Context: sports

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Nagalit siya at sapakin ang dingding sa kanyang kwarto.
He got angry and hit the wall in his room.
Context: daily life
Kung hindi ka susunod, sapakin kita.
If you don't obey, I will hit you.
Context: daily life
Minsan, ang mga tao ay sapakin ang mga bagay kapag sila ay naiinis.
Sometimes, people hit things when they are frustrated.
Context: psychology

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sinasalamin ng kanyang kilos na hindi niya nais na sapakin ang sinuman, kundi ayusin ang kanilang hindi pagkakaintindihan.
His actions reflect that he does not want to hit anyone but to resolve their misunderstanding.
Context: society
Sa ilalim ng matinding pressure, ang ilang tao ay nagsasagawa ng mga kilos na nag-uudyok na sapakin ang mga hindi pagkakaintindihan.
Under extreme pressure, some people engage in actions that provoke them to hit misunderstandings.
Context: psychology
Ang kanyang desisyon na sapakin ang kaibigan ay nagbigay-diin sa kanyang kakulangan ng control.
His decision to hit his friend emphasized his lack of control.
Context: psychology