Usage Note
Ipis is a common household term in the Philippines, often associated with the tropical climate where they are prevalent. Culturally, it is frequently used in humorous or exaggerated contexts to describe someone's fear or a messy environment.
Examples
" May ipis sa banyo. "
Natural Translation
There's a cockroach in the bathroom.
Literal Translation
Has cockroach in bathroom.
" Nakakita ako ng ipis sa kusina. "
Natural Translation
I saw a cockroach in the kitchen.
Literal Translation
Saw I of cockroach in kitchen.
" Tumili ang kapatid ko nang may lumipad na ipis papunta sa kanya habang naghahapunan kami. "
Natural Translation
My sister screamed when a cockroach flew toward her while we were having dinner.
Literal Translation
Screamed the sibling my when has flew that cockroach going to her while dining we.
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