EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to have something placed in front of; to align...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
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/mag-pa-ta-PAT/
FIL: Iutos o ipagawa na ilagay ang isang bagay sa harapan o katapat ng isa pa.
EN: to have something placed in front of; to align
This is what you tell your friend when you're parking and you can't see. 'Sige, **magpatapat** mo yung kotse sa poste para 'di sumobra.' It's the art of perfect alignment, whether it's a car, a picture frame, or lining up for free food.
ROOT MEANING: in front of; across from
The context usually involves physical alignment or positioning.
🇵🇭 Nagpatapat siya ng isang malaking salamin sa pader.
🇺🇸 He had a large mirror placed directly on the wall.
🇵🇭 Pakiusap, magpatapat tayo ng mga upuan sa entablado.
🇺🇸 Please, let's align the chairs with the stage.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.