Occupy in Tagalog

“Occupy” in Tagalog translates to “sakupin,” “manirahan,” or “okkupaya” depending on the context—whether referring to taking control of a space, residing in a place, or engaging in an activity. Understanding these nuances will help you use the term accurately in Filipino conversations. Let’s explore the complete breakdown below.

[Words] = Occupy

[Definition]:

• Occupy /ˈɑːkjupaɪ/
• Verb 1: To take or fill up (space, time, or attention).
• Verb 2: To reside or live in a place.
• Verb 3: To take control of a place, especially by military force.
• Verb 4: To keep oneself busy with an activity.

[Synonyms] = Sakupin, Manirahan, Tumangin, Okkupaya, Umupo sa, Magtayo sa

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The protesters decided to occupy the government building until their demands were met.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mga nagpoprotesta ay nagpasyang sakupin ang gusali ng gobyerno hanggang sa makamit ang kanilang mga hinihingi.
• Ex2_EN: My family will occupy the new house next month.
• Ex2_PH: Ang aking pamilya ay manirahan sa bagong bahay sa susunod na buwan.
• Ex3_EN: Reading books can occupy your mind and reduce stress.
• Ex3_PH: Ang pagbabasa ng mga libro ay maaaring tumangin sa iyong isipan at bawasan ang stress.
• Ex4_EN: The large sofa will occupy most of the living room space.
• Ex4_PH: Ang malaking sofa ay sasakupin ang karamihan ng espasyo sa sala.
• Ex5_EN: Enemy forces tried to occupy the strategic port city.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mga puwersang kaaway ay sumubok na sakupin ang estratehikong lungsod ng pantalan.