sumipat
sumípat with stress marks
to take careful aim
From root: sipat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sumipat
su-MI-pat
took aim
Present (Incomplete)
sumisipat
su-mi-SI-pat
is taking aim
Future (Contemplated)
sisipat
si-SI-pat
will take aim
Usage Note
Sumipat is the actor-focus form of sipat, used when the person peering, sighting, or aiming carefully is the grammatical focus. It is common in hunting and precision craftsmanship where careful alignment is required.
Examples
" Sumipat muna bago bumaril. "
Natural Translation
Take aim first before shooting.
Literal Translation
Take-aim first before to-shoot.
" Kailangan mong sumipat bago itira ang palaso. "
Natural Translation
You need to take careful aim before shooting the arrow.
Literal Translation
Need you to-take-careful-aim before to-shoot the arrow.
" Ang isang bihasang mangangaso ay matiyagang sumisipat sa kanyang target bago pakawalan ang isang tama at tumpak na putok. "
Natural Translation
A skilled hunter patiently takes aim at his target before releasing a single accurate shot.
Literal Translation
The one skilled hunter patiently taking-aim at his target before to-release the one correct and accurate shot.
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