sagap
sagáp with stress marks
to scoop off; to overhear a rumor
Usage Note
Sagap literally means to scoop something off the surface of a liquid, but its most common colloquial use is to pick up or overhear news and gossip. 'Nasagap ko' — 'I caught wind of it' — is a natural everyday expression for learning something through informal channels.
Examples
" May nasagap akong tsismis. "
Natural Translation
I caught wind of some gossip.
Literal Translation
There-is overheard I-that gossip.
" May sagap akong balita. "
Natural Translation
I overheard some news.
Literal Translation
There-is overheard I-that news.
" Bago pa man ianunsyo nang opisyal, nasagap na ng marami ang balita tungkol sa pagsasara ng kumpanya. "
Natural Translation
Even before it was officially announced, many had already caught wind of the news about the company's closure.
Literal Translation
Before even announced of official, overheard already by many the news about the closing of company.
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