nakasipit
clipped or clamped
From root: sipit
Usage Note
Nakasipit describes the state of an object being held in place by a clip or tongs. Nakasipit ang bulaklak sa kanyang buhok means the flower is clipped in her hair.
Examples
" Nakasipit ang resibo. "
Natural Translation
The receipt is clipped.
Literal Translation
Clipped the receipt.
" Ang papel ay nakasipit sa libro. "
Natural Translation
The paper is clipped inside the book.
Literal Translation
The paper is clipped in-the book.
" Nakasipit pa rin sa pisara ang mga lumang larawan na iniwan ng dating titser namin. "
Natural Translation
The old photos that our former teacher left behind are still clipped to the board.
Literal Translation
Clipped still on board the (plural) old photo that left by former teacher our.
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