Dapulakin (en. To break)

/da-pu-la-kin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of crushing or breaking something.

Due to excessive force, the wood was broken.

Dahil sa sobrang puwersa, nadapulakin ang kahoy.

A method of destruction that uses force.

The breaking of the stone aims to create crushed materials.

Ang dapulakin ng bato ay naglalayong gawing durog na materyales.

From the root word 'dapulak', which refers to crushing or breaking.

This needs to be broken

This needs to be destroyed or smashed.

Kailangan itong dapulakin

dapulak

Root word that refers to the action of crushing or breaking.

dapulak

to quickly cross or get something

Quickly grab that book before big brother finishes eating.

Dapulakin mo 'yang libro na 'yan bago pa man nakakain si Kuya.

to hurry or speed up an action

Let's just wrap up the project quickly so we can go home.

Dapulakin na lang natin ang project para makauwi na tayo.

to be casual or act resourcefully

Don't be afraid, just handle the situation casually.

Wag kang matakot, dapulakin mo lang ang sitwasyon.