From root: silip
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sumilip
su-MI-lip
peeked
Present (Incomplete)
sumisilip
su-mi-SI-lip
peeking
Future (Contemplated)
sisilip
su-SI-lip
will peek
Usage Note
Sumilip is used when someone takes a quick peek through a small opening, like a hole or a window, often out of curiosity or to check on something discreetly. It implies a brief, often stealthy action rather than a long or steady gaze.
Examples
" Sumilip ka sa pinto. "
Natural Translation
Peek through the door.
Literal Translation
Peek you at door.
" Sumilip siya sa bintana. "
Natural Translation
He peeked through the window.
Literal Translation
Peeked he at window.
" Tahimik na sumilip ang bata sa likod ng kurtina upang malaman kung sino ang dumating na bisita. "
Natural Translation
The child quietly peeked from behind the curtain to find out who the visitor that arrived was.
Literal Translation
Quietly peeked the child at behind of curtain in-order to-know who the arrived visitor.
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