EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
snatching; seizing with the mouth...
to break apart; to scatter; to dismantle...
victory; triumph; winning...
Pang-uri
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/pag-sak-MAL/
FIL: Ang akto ng pagkuha o pagdaklot sa isang bagay gamit ang bibig, karaniwang mabilis at marahas.
EN: snatching; seizing with the mouth
Think of a buwaya (crocodile) snapping its jaws shut on its prey. That's 'pagsakmal'. Or your dog lunging for the piece of chicken that fell on the floor. It's that quick, mouth-first grab. In human terms, it's like when someone verbally 'devours' you with accusations.
Often used for animals, but can be used metaphorically for a sudden, aggressive takeover or attack.
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🇵🇭 Ang mabilis na pagsakmal ng buwaya sa biktima nito ay nakakatakot panoorin.
🇺🇸 The swift seizing of the crocodile on its victim is scary to watch.
🇵🇭 Naramdaman niya ang pagsakmal ng kahirapan sa kanilang pamilya.
🇺🇸 He felt the onslaught (lit. seizing) of poverty on their family.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.