isalpak
isalpák with stress marks
to cram [it] in
From root: salpak
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
isinalpak
i-si-nal-PAK
crammed in
Present (Incomplete)
isinasalpak
i-si-na-sal-PAK
is being crammed in
Future (Contemplated)
isasalpak
i-sa-sal-PAK
will be crammed in
Usage Note
Isalpak is the object-focus i- form of salpak, foregrounding the item being forced into a space that is barely large enough to accommodate it. It is the natural form when the crammed object — luggage, papers, groceries — is the topic of discussion; pairs with the actor-focus magsalpak.
Examples
" Isalpak mo ang damit sa bag. "
Natural Translation
Cram the clothes into the bag.
Literal Translation
Cram-in you the clothes in bag.
" Masarap isalpak ang malaking piraso ng keyk sa bibig kapag gutom. "
Natural Translation
It is delightful to cram a big piece of cake into your mouth when you're hungry.
Literal Translation
Delightful to cram the big piece of cake in mouth when hungry.
" Dahil puno na ang maleta, napilitan kaming isalpak ang natitirang mga regalo sa isang maliit na supot. "
Natural Translation
Because the suitcase was already full, we were forced to cram the remaining gifts into a small bag.
Literal Translation
Because full already the suitcase, forced we cram-in the remaining gifts in a small bag.
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