Itapal (en. To stick)

/itaˈpal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Apply something to something else.

Put the band-aid on the wound.

Itapal ang band-aid sa sugat.

Attach something to prevent it from removing it.

You put the color in the box for better.

Itapal mo ang kulay sa kahon para mas maganda.

Use glue to attach two or more objects.

You need to put the pieces of paper with glue.

Kailangan itapal ang mga piraso ng papel gamit ang pandikit.

From the word 'tapa' meaning to stick or apply to something.

stick the picture

Put the picture on the wall or any surface.

itapal mo ang larawan

tape

A material used for sticking.

tape

glue

Substance used to stick things together.

pandikit

Just put it down or place it without thinking.

Don't just slap that down, you should have a plan.

Huwag mong itapal lang 'yan, dapat may plano ka.

To take a wrong step or decision.

You might just end up making moves on things you don't understand.

Baka makapag-itapal ka lang sa mga bagay na hindi mo alam.

To apply something lazily.

Just slap that on the bathroom, no need to take too long.

Itapal mo na lang 'yan sa banyo, hindi na umabot ng oras.