sinipit
sinipít with stress marks
anchor
Usage Note
Sinipit refers to the anchor of a boat or vessel and is used primarily in maritime and fishing communities throughout the Philippine archipelago. The word evokes the traditional seafaring lifestyle that has long been central to Filipino coastal culture.
Examples
" Mabigat ang sinipit. "
Natural Translation
The anchor is heavy.
Literal Translation
Heavy the anchor.
" Mabigat ang sinipit ng barko. "
Natural Translation
The anchor of the ship is heavy.
Literal Translation
Heavy the anchor of ship.
" Bago lumayag ang mga mangingisda, itinapon nila ang sinipit upang manatiling nakatigil ang bangka sa kalmadong dagat. "
Natural Translation
Before the fishermen set sail, they dropped the anchor so the boat would stay put in the calm sea.
Literal Translation
Before sail the fishermen, dropped they the anchor in-order remain still the boat at-the calm sea.
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