sumipak
sumipák with stress marks
to split off
From root: sipak
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sumipak
su-mi-PAK
split off
Present (Incomplete)
sumisipak
su-mi-si-PAK
is splitting off
Future (Contemplated)
sisipak
si-si-PAK
will split off
Usage Note
Sumipak is the actor-focus form of sipak, used when something breaks away or splits off from a whole — the separating subject is the grammatical focus. It applies to natural events like branches snapping in a storm as well as deliberate splitting in carpentry or stonework.
Examples
" Sumipak ang sanga sa bagyo. "
Natural Translation
The branch split off in the storm.
Literal Translation
Split-off the branch in storm.
" Posibleng sumipak ang maliit na piraso ng kahoy kapag tinamaan ng palakol. "
Natural Translation
A small piece of wood might split off when hit by an axe.
Literal Translation
Possible to-split-off the small piece of wood when hit by axe.
" Dahil sa lakas ng hampas ng palakol, biglang sumipak ang isang piraso ng kahoy at lumipad pakanan. "
Natural Translation
Because of the force of the axe's blow, a piece of wood suddenly split off and flew to the right.
Literal Translation
Because of strength of blow of axe, suddenly split-off the one piece of wood and flew to-the-right.
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