Hapaw (en. Flat)

/haˈpaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to something that is flat or lying at the bottom.
The ground is flat around the house.
Ang lupa ay hapaw sa paligid ng bahay.
Expresses a lack of form or shape that stands.
The boat is flat and easily capsized by the waves.
Ang bangka ay hapaw at madaling matumbok ng alon.

Etymology

Tagalog

Common Phrases and Expressions

flat land
Land that is flat and has no mounds or elevations.
hapaw na lupa

Related Words

flat
A term referring to the lack of height or elevation on the surface.
patag
horizontal
Refers to a direction or orientation that is at a horizontal level.
pahalang

Slang Meanings

Value or worth of a product that's lower than expected (bad deal)
The price of the new cellphone is hapaw, so I didn't buy it.
Ang presyo ng bagong cellphone ay hapaw, kaya di na ako bumili.
Common thing that's easy to obtain or achieve (easily obtainable)
The discount offer is hapaw, so I grabbed it right away.
Yung offer ng discount ay hapaw lang, kaya sinunggaban ko agad.