Definition for the Tagalog word sikapin:
sikapin 
[verb] to try for something; to strive for something; to struggle to do something
Verb conjugations of sikapin:
Focus: Object Root: sikapConjugation Type: -In Verb
The Tagalog.com Dictionary is now an App!

Sikapin Example Sentences in Tagalog: (12)
Example sentences created by professional Filipino teachers and writers.
Sikapin mong makakuha ng mataás na marká sa klase.
Strive to earn a high mark in class.
Hilíng ni Lisa
na sikapin kong magíng mas mapagbigáy.
Lisa's wish is that I strive to be more generous.
Sabi niyá,
sikapin ko raw magkamít ng mga parangál.
She said I should strive to earn awards.
Sinikap kong magíng mapagpasénsiyá.
I made an effort to be patient.
Sinikap mo bang makontak ang mga magulang ni Nelia?
Did you make an effort to contact Nelia's parents?
Sinikap ni Gary
na mapangitî si Patrick.
Gary strived to make Patrick smile.
Sinisikap kong alagaan ang aking kalusugan.
I am striving on taking care of my health.
Sinisikap mo ba talagá ang magíng mapagkumbabâ?
Are you really striving to be humble?
Sinisikap ni Lorraine
na alamín ang kondisyón ng asawa niyá.
Lorraine is trying to find out about her husband's condition.
Sisikapin kong tumupád sa pangako.
I will strive to fulfill my promise.
Join us! We are a free online community for Filipino / Tagalog language learners
Join »How to pronounce sikapin:
SIKAPIN AUDIO CLIP:
Markup Code:
[rec:12712]
Related Filipino Words:
pagsisikapmagsikappagsusumikapmasikappagsikapanRelated English Words:
strugglestrugglesstruggledstrugglingstruggle to do somethingtrytriestriedtryingstrivesstrivesstrovestriving
Feedback / Suggestions:
Did you find an error or do you know of an improvement for this entry? Please let us know, your feedback is very helpful!
Submit Suggestion »