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    Dapa (en. Lie down)

    /ˈdapə/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A position of the body where a person lies on a flat surface.
    The child is lying down on the floor while playing.
    Ang bata ay nakadapa sa sahig habang naglalaro.
    The state of being prone or in this position.
    The position of lying down is uncomfortable for prolonged periods.
    Ang katayuan ng dapa ay hindi komportable para sa matagal na pagtigil.
    verb
    The action of lying down or putting oneself in a prone position.
    He lay down on the floor when he saw the child.
    Nagdapa siya sa piso nang makita ang bata.
    To perform or execute the act of lying down.
    He lay down on the mattress to rest.
    Dumapa siya sa kutson upang makapagpahinga.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'dapa' meaning to lie horizontal or bent.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Lie down!
    Telling someone to lie down.
    Dapa na!

    Related Words

    lie down
    A position of the body where the person lies horizontally.
    higa
    bed
    A place where one can lie down or sleep.
    higaan

    Slang Meanings

    A leap or fall that includes a sudden collapse.
    He fell on the basketball court and hurt himself badly.
    Dapa siya sa basketball court at nahulog nang masakit.
    Lost balance or fell.
    He fell when he got hit by the ball.
    Dapa na siya nung tinamaan siya ng bola.
    Hurt or experienced a jinx or bad luck.
    I totally failed that exam, I got so unlucky.
    Dapa na naman ako sa exam na 'yun, wala akong nakuha.