sibat
sibát with stress marks
a spear; a sudden escape (slang)
Usage Note
Sibat in its traditional sense is a hunting or fishing spear used by indigenous communities across the Philippines. In modern slang, sumibat means to sneak away or slip off quietly, and both senses remain in active use.
Examples
" Matulis ang dulo ng sibat. "
Natural Translation
The tip of the spear is pointed.
Literal Translation
Pointed the tip of-the spear.
" Ginamit niya ang sibat para manghuli ng isda. "
Natural Translation
He/she used the spear to catch fish.
Literal Translation
Used he/she the spear for to catch of fish.
" Tinuruan ng matanda ang mga kabataan kung paano gumawa ng sibat mula sa matibay na kawayan. "
Natural Translation
The elder taught the young people how to make a spear from sturdy bamboo.
Literal Translation
Taught by the elder the young-ones how to-make of spear from sturdy bamboo.
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