Haplas (en. Stroke)

/hapˈlas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An action of touching or brushing against a surface.

The stroke of her hand on my arm caused my surprise.

Ang haplas ng kanyang kamay sa aking braso ay naging sanhi ng aking pagkabigla.

The sensation or feeling caused by stroking.

I felt the stroke of the wind on my face.

Naramdaman ko ang haplas ng hangin sa aking mukha.

verb

The act of touching or stroking.

You should stroke the skin gently so as not to hurt it.

Dapat mong haplasin ang balat nang dahan-dahan upang hindi ito masaktan.

Originating from the root word 'haplás,' meaning touch or stroke.

stroke of joy

A feeling of joy caused by touching or having a connection.

haplas ng kasiyahan

touch

Another form of the word 'haplas' referring to the action of touching or stroking.

haplos

Collaborating or helping each other.

Let's all haplas later to cook food for the celebration.

Haplas na tayo mamaya para makaluto ng pagkain para sa handaan.

Helping out in a project or task.

We need haplas for the project, so please bring some supplies.

Kailangan ng haplas sa proyekto, kaya't magdala kayo ng mga gamit.