EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to flee; to scram; to take off...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/su-mi-BAT/
FIL: Ang biglaang pag-alis o pagtakas mula sa isang lugar, karaniwang upang iwasan ang isang responsibilidad o problema.
EN: to flee; to scram; to take off
This is the ultimate "I'm out" move. It's when you sneak away from a boring family gathering, or when your friend disappears right when the bill arrives. "Saan na si Mark?" "Ayun, sumibat na, may utang pa naman sa 'kin." It’s the art of the ninja exit.
From 'sibat' (spear), possibly alluding to the quick, straight motion of a thrown spear, hence a quick departure.
ROOT MEANING: to flee, to scram
Carries a slightly informal, sometimes negative connotation of escaping or ditching.
🇵🇭 Sumibat agad ang magnanakaw nang makita ang pulis.
🇺🇸 The thief immediately fled when he saw the police.
🇵🇭 Huwag kang sumibat sa iyong mga responsibilidad.
🇺🇸 Don't run away from your responsibilities.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.