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