Apatin (en. To level/flatten)

/a.patin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To make something level or flat.

We need to flatten the ground before building the house.

Kailangan nating apatin ang lupa bago magtayo ng bahay.

To adjust something to make it correct or accurate.

Before laying tiles, the floor should be leveled.

Bago maglagay ng mga tiles, dapat ay apatin ang sahig.

Organizing things to have a proper order.

The papers need to be flattened for easier searching.

Ang mga papel ay kailangang apat-apatin para mas madali itong mahanap.

flatten the ground

to level or make the ground flat.

apatin ang lupa

four

The number four or the value of four.

apat

defiance or resistance

Go against him, he's been too abusive.

Apatin mo nga siya, masyado na siyang mapang-abuso.

to compete or keep up

Big brother said to go up against him in this fight.

Sabi ni kuya, apatin mo raw siya sa laban na ito.

downright disrespect

No holds barred, all of that was just a joke.

Walang apatan, lahat ng iyon ay biro lang.