To strike (tl. Sapukin)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Huwag sapukin ang aso.
Don’t strike the dog.
Context: daily life
Siya ay nasapukan ng kanyang guro.
He was struck by his teacher.
Context: school
Hindi maganda ang sapukin ang ibang tao.
It’s not good to strike other people.
Context: society

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Kung magalit ka, huwag sapukin ang maraming bagay.
If you get angry, don’t strike many things.
Context: emotions
Minsan, kinakailangan sapukin ang bola upang makapuntos.
Sometimes, you need to strike the ball to score.
Context: sports
Dapat raw sapukin ang nagkasala sa batas.
Supposedly, those who break the law should be struck.
Context: law

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sa sining ng pakikipaglaban, ang tamang pamamaraang sapukin ang kalaban ay mahalaga.
In the art of combat, the right method to strike the opponent is crucial.
Context: martial arts
Sa kabila ng digmaan, pinili ng mga tao na huwag sapukin ang kanilang mga kapwa.
Despite the war, the people chose not to strike their fellow beings.
Context: society
Minsan, ang mga salitang sinabi ay mas masakit pa kaysa sa sapukin.
Sometimes, the words spoken can hurt more than striking.
Context: philosophy