EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to pat; to tap gently...
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Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
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FIL: Ang marahang pagdampi o pagtapik sa isang bagay o tao gamit ang palad ng kamay, kadalasan upang aliwin, pakalmahin, o alisin ang alikabok.
EN: to pat; to tap gently
This is that gentle tap on the back your lola gives you after a good meal, saying "Busog na ang alaga ko." It's also what you do to a baby's back to make them burp, or what you do to your crush's shoulder to get their attention, pretending it was an accident. "Ay, sorry!"
Often used to show comfort, affection, or to clean a surface lightly.
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🇵🇭 Sinabihan siya ng nanay niya na magpikpik ng harina sa mesa bago magmasa ng tinapay.
🇺🇸 His mother told him to tap some flour onto the table before kneading the dough.
🇵🇭 “Huwag kang umiyak, andito lang ako,” sabi niya habang nagpipikpik sa likod ko.
🇺🇸 'Don't cry, I'm just here,' he said while patting my back.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.