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    Dumapa (en. To fall)

    du-ma-pa

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To lay or rest on something or someone.
    He fell on the floor because the tiles were slippery.
    Dumapa siya sa sahig dahil madulas ang tiles.
    The act of falling or landing on the ground or any surface.
    He fell from a high place.
    Dumapa siya mula sa mataas na lugar.
    To change position to be on one's stomach or side.
    The child laid on his stomach while playing.
    Dumapa ang bata sa kanyang tiyan habang naglalaro.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'dapa' which means 'to rest on or lay down'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fell to the ground
    the act of falling or lying on the ground.
    dumapa sa lupa

    Related Words

    lay
    the position of lying down or resting.
    dapa

    Slang Meanings

    Fell or hit something due to being clumsy.
    Just stepped out of the room, he fell flat on the floor.
    Kaka-out ng room, dumapa siya sa sahig.
    Lied or didn't tell the truth.
    He went quiet when he fell flat on that question.
    Tumahimik siya ng dumapa sa tanong na iyon.
    Acted like he was indifferent or unconcerned.
    He just fell flat in the conversation, as if he wasn't part of it.
    Dumapa na lang siya sa usapan, parang wala sa usapan.