sumisipa
The Tagalog word for kicking is sumisipa.
The term refers to the act of striking something or someone with the foot.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the root word sipa, which means kick.
Which one should you use?
The form sumisipa is used for an ongoing or habitual action. If you need to express a completed act of kicking, use sumipa. To express an act of kicking that will happen in the future, use sisipa.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form sumisipa is in the imperfective aspect, which indicates that the action is currently ongoing or happens habitually. The root of this action is sipa.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, sipa is used as a colloquial term for a 'kickback' or an illegal commission payment in business or politics.
- In some contexts, the term sipa is used to describe a 'kick' or a sudden burst of flavor in food. It conveys the idea of a sensation that strikes the palate unexpectedly.
- In the Philippines, sipa is the name of a traditional sport where players use their feet to keep a rattan ball in the air, similar to sepak takraw.
Examples in context
- Sinipa niya ang bola nang malakas.He kicked the ball hard.
- Sumisipa siya sa bola.He is kicking the ball.
- Bakit ka sumisipa ng pinto?Why are you kicking the door?
- Sumisipa ang kabayo sa bakod.The horse is kicking the fence.
Example conversation
Jasmine and Jose are watching a baby.
- JasmineTingnan mo, sumisipa na ang baby!Look, the baby is kicking now!
- JoseAng lakas naman ng sipa niya.His kick is so strong.
- JasmineMukhang masaya siya ngayon.He looks happy right now.
- JoseOo, naglalaro lang siya.Yes, he is just playing.
