From root: silip
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nanilip
na-NI-lip
peeped
Present (Incomplete)
naninilip
na-ni-NI-lip
peeping
Future (Contemplated)
maninilip
ma-ni-NI-lip
will peep
Usage Note
Manilip is used when describing the act of peeping or spying on someone, often with a voyeuristic or malicious intent. It carries a more negative connotation compared to the neutral term 'sumilip', which simply means to take a quick look.
Examples
" Huwag kang manilip sa bintana. "
Natural Translation
Don't peep through the window.
Literal Translation
Do-not you peep at window.
" Huwag kang manilip sa ibang bahay. "
Natural Translation
Do not peep into other houses.
Literal Translation
Do not you peep at other house.
" Nahuli ng mga magkapitbahay ang lalaking laging naninilip sa kanilang bakod tuwing gabi. "
Natural Translation
The neighbors caught the man who always peeped through their fence every night.
Literal Translation
Caught by the neighbors the man who always peeping at their fence every night.
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