EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
To put a layer/lining on something...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
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FIL: Ang akto ng paglalagay ng sapin sa isang bagay.
EN: To put a layer/lining on something
This is the verb form of 'sapin'. It's the action of putting down that protective layer. 'Ma, sapinan mo ng newspaper yung table,' means you're about to do something messy, like an art project or eating crabs. It’s the setup before the main event.
From 'sapin' (layer) + '-an' suffix.
ROOT MEANING: Underlayer, lining, padding, base
The focus of the action is on the surface or object being covered. The object of the verb is the thing being covered.
🇵🇭 Kailangan mong sapinan ng karton ang sahig para hindi madumihan.
🇺🇸 You need to put a layer of cardboard on the floor so it doesn't get dirty.
🇵🇭 Sapinan mo ng dahon ng saging ang pinggan para mas masarap kainin ang kanin.
🇺🇸 Line the plate with a banana leaf so the rice is more enjoyable to eat.
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