sipot
sipót with stress marks
to appear or arrive
Usage Note
Sipot is a colloquial verb meaning to show up or make an appearance — often unexpectedly or after a long absence. The active form sumiipot is common in casual conversation, and the word typically carries a slightly surprised or ironic tone toward the person who has materialized uninvited.
Examples
" Sumipot siya kanina. "
Natural Translation
He showed up earlier.
Literal Translation
Showed-up he earlier.
" Hinihintay namin ang kanyang sipot. "
Natural Translation
We are waiting for his/her arrival.
Literal Translation
Waiting we the his/her arrival.
" Matapos ang ilang taong pagkawala, biglang sumipot ang dating kaibigan sa aming reunion na parang walang nangyari. "
Natural Translation
After several years of absence, the old friend suddenly showed up at our reunion as if nothing had happened.
Literal Translation
After the some years disappearance, suddenly showed-up the former friend at our reunion as-if nothing happened.
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