From root: sipit
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nanipit
na-ni-PIT
pinched with claws
Present (Incomplete)
naninipit
na-ni-ni-PIT
pinching with claws
Future (Contemplated)
maninipit
ma-ni-ni-PIT
will pinch with claws
Usage Note
Manipit is used primarily to describe the action of a crab or similar crustacean pinching something with its claws. It is commonly heard in coastal areas or when handling fresh seafood to warn others of the animal's defensive behavior.
Examples
" Baka manipit ang alimango. "
Natural Translation
The crab might pinch with its claws.
Literal Translation
Might pinch-with-claws the crab.
" Nakita ko siyang manipit ng sisiw. "
Natural Translation
I saw him pinch a chick with his claws.
Literal Translation
Saw I him pinch of chick.
" Mag-ingat ka sa paghawak ng alimango dahil maaari itong manipit kapag naramdaman nitong may bantang panganib. "
Natural Translation
Be careful in handling the crab because it can pinch with its claws when it senses a threat of danger.
Literal Translation
Careful you at handling of crab because can it pinch-with-claws when sensed by-it there-is threat danger.
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