Itapak (en. To step on)
/i'tapak/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of walking or stepping on something.
He stepped his foot into the water.
Itinapak niya ang kanyang paa sa tubig.
The act of pressing down on the ground or any hard object.
He pressed his shoes on the ground.
Itinapak niya ang kanyang sapatos sa lupa.
To give direction or purpose to something by walking.
He stepped his feet on the charming grass.
Itinapak ang mga paa sa makisig na damuhan.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'tapak' which means footstep or the act of stepping.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to step on the foot
the action of stepping on or walking on something.
itapak ang paa
step on the path
taking steps towards a specific direction.
itinapak ang landas
Related Words
footstep
the act of stepping using the foot.
tapak
step
a unit of distance or motion of the foot.
hakbang
Slang Meanings
To become famous or well-known person
Wow, he became famous since winning that contest!
Grabe, nag-itapak na siya mula nang manalo sa contest!
To have an inflated sense of self-importance
Now that he's rich, it's like he's strutting around!
Ngayon na mayama na siya, parang ang itapak na niya sa katawan!
To show off or make a splash
Strut that on stage, show off your talent!
Itapak mo na 'yan sa stage, ilabas mo na ang talento mo!