salpak
salpák with stress marks
to put into a narrow space; sit precipitately
Usage Note
Salpak describes the act of wedging something into a tight gap or of sitting down heavily and abruptly without ceremony. It often implies a lack of elegance — something or someone crammed where they barely fit. Used in casual speech to describe both physical actions and figurative squeezing-in.
Examples
" Salpak ang maleta sa sasakyan. "
Natural Translation
The suitcase is crammed into the vehicle.
Literal Translation
Crammed the suitcase in vehicle.
" Ang kanyang upo ay salpak. "
Natural Translation
His/Her sit is precipitate.
Literal Translation
The his/her sit is precipitate.
" Dahil punong-puno na ang dyip, salpak na lang kami sa likod kahit halos hindi na kami makahinga sa sikip. "
Natural Translation
Because the jeepney was completely full, we just crammed ourselves in the back even though we could barely breathe from the tightness.
Literal Translation
Because very-full already the jeep, crammed just we in back even almost not we breathe in tightness.
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