Gapong (en. Gap)
/ˈga.pɔŋ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A space or gap between two things.
There is a gap between the wall and the roof that needs to be fixed.
May gapong sa pagitan ng pader at ng bubong na kailangan iayos.
A lack or misunderstanding in a situation.
There was a gap in their conversation that caused a misunderstanding.
May gapong sa kanilang pag-uusap na nagdulot ng hindi pagkakaintindihan.
A tear or parting from something.
I saw the tear in the wall that needs to be fixed.
Nakita ko ang gapong ng pader na dapat ayusin.
Etymology
Ang salitang 'gapong' ay nagmula sa mga konsepto ng pagkabukod at pagkakapunit.
Common Phrases and Expressions
there is a gap
there is a current space or gap.
may gapong
Related Words
tear
The process of having a gap from something.
pagkakapunit
space
An available space or gap for use.
puwang
Slang Meanings
It usually refers to a person who is at fault, lazy, or unmotivated to move.
Why are you taking so long? You’re acting just like a gapong, all the tasks are piling up!
Bakit ang tagal mo? Parang gapong ka lang, sabay-sabay ang mga gawain!
An adjective used to describe something that is bad or neglected.
Look at that gapong house, it really needs fixing!
Tingnan mo nga 'yang gapong na bahay, kailangan na talagang ayusin!