Apakan (en. Step on)

/aˈpakan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Climbing or treading on top of something.
You trample the leaves on the ground.
Apakan mo ang mga dahon sa lupa.
The gesture of treading on something that usually has a weight or effect.
You will step on the prubm, do not escape.
Apakan mo ang prublema, huwag mong takasan.
Conducting a motion that requires strength or greater attention.
Be careful about the children's steps on the road.
Maging maingat sa apakan ng mga bata sa kalsada.

Common Phrases and Expressions

step on dreams
This means to fight for or value dreams despite obstacles.
apakan ang mga pangarap

Related Words

stepping
An act related to walking or expressing.
pagtapak

Slang Meanings

to step on or stomp
Just step on that, it's already soaking wet!
Apakan mo na lang 'yan, basang-basa na!
to walk or stomp heavily
Wow, you're stomping on the floor, my head is starting to ache!
Grabe, apakan mo naman 'yung sahig, sumasakit na yung ulo ko!
to tease or make fun of
Just make fun of that cringe-worthy person, they’re useless!
Apakan mo na lang 'yung baduy na 'yan, walang kwenta!