EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to place on top of, to stack...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
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/mag-pa-TONG/
FIL: Ilagay ang isang bagay sa ibabaw ng isa pang bagay.
EN: to place on top of, to stack
Like when you're playing Jenga, or when you see a food stall selling 'piso burger' and they just `magpatong` the patty on the bun. Also what you do with your laundry on "the chair" instead of putting it in the closet.
From `mag-` (actor-focus verb prefix) + `patong` (layer, something placed on top).
ROOT MEANING: layer; something placed on top; surcharge
Can be used literally for physical objects or figuratively for adding on charges or responsibilities.
🇵🇭 Pakiusap, magpatong ka ng isa pang unan sa kama.
🇺🇸 Please, place another pillow on top of the bed.
🇵🇭 Huwag kang magpatong ng bayarin na hindi atin.
🇺🇸 Don't add on a charge that isn't ours.
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