Itaon (en. Put down)

/itɐ.ʊn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Toppling or arranging in an ongoing task.
Put down the fertilizer on the soil before planting.
Itaon ang mga pataba sa lupa bago magtanim.
Placing an object in another location.
Put the items in their proper place.
Itaon mo ang mga bagay sa tamang pwesto.
An action that expresses the placing or toppling of an object.
Put down the books on the table.
Itaon mo ang mga libro sa mesa.

Etymology

native Tagalog word

Common Phrases and Expressions

put it down now
continue or do the assigned action
itaon mo na

Related Words

lay down
A related word used for something placed or laid in a specific location.
ilapag

Slang Meanings

A person who has escaped or is hiding from authorities.
He is an itao, so we need to be careful.
Siya ay isang itao, kaya't kailangan nating maging maingat.
A person who is doing something wrong or illegal.
According to the rumor, Ben's crew is full of itaos.
Ayon sa tsismis, itao daw ang tropa ni Ben.
A slang term referring to people who engage in illegal activities.
They hung out on the corner, all of them are itaos.
Tumambay sila sa kanto, lahat sila itao.