sipak
sipák with stress marks
separated; split; to break away
Usage Note
Sipak describes something that has broken off or been separated from a whole, or the act of splitting apart. It applies to physical objects like cracked wood or stone, and metaphorically to groups or relationships that have fractured — making it common in construction, carpentry, and social commentary alike.
Examples
" Sipak na ang tabla. "
Natural Translation
The board is already split.
Literal Translation
Split already the board.
" Sipak na ang lumang kahoy. "
Natural Translation
The old wood is already separated.
Literal Translation
Separated already the old wood.
" Matagal nang sipak ang grupo dahil hindi nagkasundo ang mga lider tungkol sa direksiyon nito. "
Natural Translation
The group split a long time ago because the leaders did not agree on its direction.
Literal Translation
Long-time already split the group because not agreed the plural leader about on direction its.
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