EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
footstool; doormat; stepping stone...
to strive for; to persevere for something...
the act of picking flowers or fruits...
Pang-uri
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/pa-ta-pa-KAN/
FIL: Isang bagay na ginagamit bilang tuntungan o sapin sa paanan.
EN: footstool; doormat; stepping stone
Literally, something you're meant to step on. This could be the doormat that says "Welcome," the little stool to help you reach the top shelf, or even a person you use as a 'stepping stone' to get ahead in life (yikes, don't be that person).
From `pa-` (prefix) + `tapak` (step) + `-an` (locative/instrumental suffix).
ROOT MEANING: to step on; to tread
Can be a literal object or used figuratively to mean a means to an end, often with a negative connotation.
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🇵🇭 Gamitin mo ang patapakan para maabot mo ang bumbilya.
🇺🇸 Use the footstool to reach the lightbulb.
🇵🇭 Ayokong maging patapakan lamang para sa iyong tagumpay.
🇺🇸 I don't want to just be a stepping stone for your success.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.