sinipete

Tagalog

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish sinipete / sinipiti, possibly from Hispanization of Philippine sinipit (cf. Cavite, Paete, and Dumaguete). Compare Ilocano sinipete.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /siniˈpete/ [sɪ.n̪ɪˈpɛː.t̪ɛ]
  • Rhymes: -ete
  • Syllabification: si‧ni‧pe‧te

Noun

sinipete (Baybayin spelling ᜐᜒᜈᜒᜉᜒᜆᜒ) (nautical)

  1. wooden anchor
    Synonyms: angkla, angkora, sawo, sinipit, pasangit

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