gumapi
gumapî with stress marks
to defeat
From root: gapi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
gumapi
gu-ma-PI
defeated
Present (Incomplete)
gumagapi
gu-ma-ga-PI
is defeating
Future (Contemplated)
gagapi
ga-ga-PI
will defeat
Usage Note
Gumapi is the actor-focus form of gapi, formed with -um-, used when the one defeating or overpowering is the grammatical subject. It applies in physical contests, sports, and figurative contexts such as overcoming personal challenges or systemic obstacles.
Examples
" Mahirap gumapi sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to defeat him.
Literal Translation
Hard to defeat to him.
" Mahirap gumapi sa isang malakas na kalaban. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to defeat a strong opponent.
Literal Translation
Hard to defeat to a strong opponent.
" Sa pamamagitan ng tiyaga at sama-samang sikap, nakaya ng maliit na koponan na gumapi sa mas malakas na kalaban. "
Natural Translation
Through perseverance and united effort, the small team managed to defeat the stronger opponent.
Literal Translation
Through perseverance and together effort, managed by-the small team to defeat to more strong opponent.
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