Hapak (en. Whip)

/ha.pak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A quick strike or action accompanied by force.

There was a whip of the wind that carried leaves from the tree.

Nagkaroon ng hapak ang hangin na nagdala ng mga dahon mula sa puno.

A type of tool or instrument used for striking.

He used a whip to prevent the animal from escaping.

Gumamit siya ng hapak upang mapigilan ang hayop na tumakas.

verb

The action of striking or whipping.

He struck the table out of anger.

Humapak siya sa mesa mula sa galit.

whip of the storm

A fast and strong strike of wind caused by a storm.

hapak ng bagyo

strike

An action of hitting or applying force.

palo

hit

The act of raising something with force.

hampas

A slap or hit on something or someone, often quickly.

He had to slap the cat just to make it stop climbing the table.

Kinailangan niyang hapakan ang pusa para lang ito tumigil sa pag-akyat sa mesa.

Jump or explode like a snap, often used for kids who are full of energy.

Just slap that ball and let’s cause some chaos!

Hapakan mo lang 'yang bola para makapagdala tayo ng gulo!

Showing strength or skill in any sport or game.

Slap them in basketball, you got this!

Hapakan mo sila sa basketball, kaya mo yan!