sapol
sápol with stress marks
hit hard; since the beginning
Usage Note
Sapol functions in two distinct ways: as a verb, it means to land a hard, direct blow; as an adverb, it means from the very start or since the beginning ('sapol pa noon'). The dual usage is common in informal and colloquial speech, and the adverbial sense is very frequently heard in casual conversation.
Examples
" Sapol siya sa mukha. "
Natural Translation
He got hit hard in the face.
Literal Translation
Hit-hard he on face.
" Sapol ang bola sa kanyang ulo. "
Natural Translation
The ball hit his/her head hard.
Literal Translation
Hit-hard the ball on his/her head.
" Sapol pa noong bata si Lino ay mahilig na siyang magbasa, kaya hindi nakapagtatakang naging guro siya. "
Natural Translation
Ever since he was a child, Lino has loved to read, so it's no surprise he became a teacher.
Literal Translation
Since-the-start still when child Lino (marker) fond already he to-read, so not surprising became teacher he.
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