Dapuan (en. Strike)
/da.pu.an/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of physical contact or encounter between two or more objects.
The strike of the ball and the floor caused a loud sound.
Ang dapuan ng bola at ang sahig ay nagdulot ng malakas na tunog.
The challenge or exchange regarding a matter that may lead to conflict.
The clash of their opinions led to a heated discussion.
Ang dapuan ng kanilang mga opinyon ay nagbigay daan sa isang mainit na talakayan.
The occurrence of a physical collision between people or objects.
There was a collision in the middle of the road that caused a traffic disturbance.
Mayroong dapuan sa gitna ng kalsada na nagdulot ng abala sa trapiko.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'dapo' meaning 'to hit' or 'to strike'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
gone through the clash
gone through trials or challenges that resulted in a clash of opinions or beliefs.
napagdaanan ang dapuan
Related Words
dapo
The act of impacting through collision or striking.
dapo
collision
A common impact between two or more objects.
salpukang
Slang Meanings
bump or hit each other
There were so many bumps at the party that we all started to jostle around.
Sobrang dami ng dapuan sa party, kaya nagkagulo-gulo na kami.
easy to socialize with
She's the type of person who's easy to get along with.
Siya kasi ang tipo na kahit kanino, madali lang ang dapuan.
to have a transaction
Our deal was quick to arrange, so we reached an agreement right away.
Ang bilis ng dapuan namin sa negosyo, kaya agad kaming nagkasunduan.