yupi
yupì with stress marks
dent; dented
Usage Note
Yupi refers to a dent or depression in a surface, as well as the state of being dented. It is commonly used when describing damage to vehicles, containers, or metal objects. The word is straightforward and used across all registers.
Examples
" May yupi ang lata. "
Natural Translation
The can has a dent.
Literal Translation
Has dent the can.
" May yupi ang pintuan ng kotse pagkatapos ng aksidente. "
Natural Translation
The car door was dented after the accident.
Literal Translation
Has dent the door of-the car after of-the accident.
" Bagong bili pa lang ang kotse pero may yupi na agad sa pintuan dahil sa pabayang paradahan. "
Natural Translation
The car was only just bought, but it already has a dent on the door because of careless parking.
Literal Translation
Newly bought still only the car but has dent already immediately on door because of careless parking.
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