sabak
sábak with stress marks
blind or vigorous involvement
Usage Note
Sabak describes throwing oneself into something headlong — joining a fight, a game, or a challenge without full preparation or hesitation. Depending on tone, it can be admiring or cautionary, capturing both reckless enthusiasm and bold courage.
Examples
" Sumabak siya sa laban. "
Natural Translation
He/She threw himself/herself into the fight.
Literal Translation
Threw-himself he/she into fight.
" Matindi ang sabak nila sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
Their vigorous involvement in work is intense.
Literal Translation
Intense the involvement their in work.
" Kahit walang sapat na karanasan, sumabak pa rin siya sa kompetisyon dahil ayaw niyang palampasin ang pagkakataon. "
Natural Translation
Even without enough experience, he/she still threw himself/herself into the competition because he/she did not want to miss the opportunity.
Literal Translation
Even no enough experience, threw-himself still he/she into competition because not-want he/she-that let-pass the opportunity.
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