From root: silip
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sinilip
si-ni-LIP
peeped at
Present (Incomplete)
sinisilip
si-ni-si-LIP
peeping at
Future (Contemplated)
sisilipin
si-si-li-PIN
will peep at
Usage Note
Silipin is used when taking a quick or discreet peek at something, often through a small opening or from a hidden vantage point. It is commonly used in daily life to describe checking on a sleeping person or glancing briefly at a notification or document.
Examples
" Huwag mong silipin ang sulat ko. "
Natural Translation
Don't peek at my letter.
Literal Translation
Don't you peep-at the letter my.
" Nagsimulang silipin ng bata ang bintana. "
Natural Translation
The child started to peep at the window.
Literal Translation
Started-to peep-at of child the window.
" Tuwing gabi, sinisilip ng ina ang natutulog niyang anak para tiyaking nakatakip pa ang kumot. "
Natural Translation
Every night, the mother peeks at her sleeping child to make sure the blanket still covers him.
Literal Translation
Every night, peeping-at of mother the sleeping her child to ensure covered still the blanket.
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