Ipako (en. To nail)
/iˈpako/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that means to drive a nail into something.
Nail the wood to the wall to prevent it from falling.
Ipako mo ang kahoy sa dingding upang hindi ito malaglag.
To create a fastening using a nail.
He needed to nail the parts of the wood to make the structure stable.
Kinailangan niyang ipako ang mga parte ng kahoy upang maging matatag ang estruktura.
To place something in a specific position by nailing.
He nailed his lists onto the bulletin board.
Ipinako niya ang kanyang mga listahan sa bulletin board.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to nail to the ground
To place something in a specific place such that it cannot be moved.
ipako sa lupa
Related Words
nail
A hard piece of metal used to fasten objects together.
pako
to tag
To use a nail to fasten items together.
itag
Slang Meanings
To finish a task or project that signifies that everything is complete.
We just need to finalize this report by the deadline.
Kailangan na lang ipako ang report na ito sa deadline.
To promise to do something, often with intense determination.
Stick to your plans for life!
Ipako mo na ang mga plano mo sa buhay!
To emphasize an idea or opinion in conversation.
What you said earlier feels like you want to drill it into my head.
Ang sinabi mo kanina ay parang gusto mong ipako sa utak ko.