Daplas (en. Slap)

/daplas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A quick and strong hit to the body or face of a person.

Due to anger, he slapped his friend.

Dahil sa galit, binigyan niya ng daplas ang kanyang kaibigan.

Sometimes used as a means of expressing feelings or emotions.

The slap can be a manifestation of regret or anger.

Ang daplas ay maaaring pag manifest ng pagsisisi o galit.

From the Spanish word 'daplas', meaning 'combination or contrast'.

to strike with the hand

The act of hitting or slapping with the hand.

dumapo sa kamay

slap

A type of slap mainly used on the face.

sampal

slapping

The process of striking someone's face with the hand.

pagsampal

In need of help or support.

I really want to lean on you for my problems.

Parang gusto ko na talagang magdaplas sa iyo sa mga problema ko.

Someone who is with you or an ally.

Sure, let's go! We're in this fight together!

Sige, go lang! Daplas tayo sa laban na 'to!