Dapugan (en. To strike)

/da.pu.ɡan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Striking or hitting an object with the hand or as part of a fight.
Strike the ball to make it go into the hoop.
Dapugan mo ang bola para makapasok ito sa hoop.
A form of fight that has three parts; strikes and blows need to be accurate.
In combat, it is important to be alert to every movement of the opponent.
Sa dapugan, mahalagang maging alerto sa bawat galaw ng kalaban.

Etymology

root word: 'dapu'

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't fight
don't quarrel or fight
huwag magdapugan

Related Words

dapu
the root word indicating the action of hitting or striking.
dapu

Slang Meanings

Talked quickly or focused on something.
Let's dapugan, we have a deadline tomorrow!
Dapugan na tayo, may deadline na tayo bukas!
To be active or join a conversation.
Dapug in the chat, the news is there!
Dapug na kayo sa chat, nandiyan na ang mga balita!