gepe’

English: Translation
To bite down on and hold an object firmly with the teeth without necessarily tearing or chewing it. The emphasis is on **gripping, clamping, or securing** an object between the teeth.
Notes

gepe’

v.

USAGE

Gepe’en mo sana ana pisi.

“Just hold the rope with your teeth.”

Gepe’gepe’ niya yo lapis abang agkopigibo yo mga kamet niya. “He held the pencil in his teeth while his hands were doing something.”

Gepe’gepe’ niya yo lapis abang agkokasibotan yo mga kamet niya

“He held the pencil in his teeth while his hands were occupied.”

DERIVED FORMS

gepe’en (gepe’ + -en)

v. Patient Focus

to bite and hold something with the teeth.