gapiin
gapiín with stress marks
to defeat [him/her/it]
From root: gapi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ginapi
gi-na-PI
defeated
Present (Incomplete)
ginagapi
gi-na-ga-PI
is being defeated
Future (Contemplated)
gagapiin
ga-ga-pi-IN
will be defeated
Usage Note
Gapiin is the object-focus infinitive of gapi, used when the opponent, team, or obstacle being overcome is the grammatical focus. It is common in sports journalism and political rhetoric, and can describe defeating an enemy in battle, a rival in competition, or a systemic problem like poverty.
Examples
" Gusto naming gapiin ang kalaban. "
Natural Translation
We want to defeat the opponent.
Literal Translation
Want we to defeat the opponent.
" Kaya natin na gapiin ang takot sa ating puso. "
Natural Translation
We can defeat the fear in our hearts.
Literal Translation
Can we to defeat the fear in our heart.
" Naniniwala ang koponan na kaya nilang gapiin ang kampeon kung magsasama-sama silang lahat sa huling laro. "
Natural Translation
The team believes they can defeat the champions if they all come together in the final game.
Literal Translation
Believes the team that can they to defeat the champion if will-come-together they all in last game.
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