Itapat (en. To face)
/i'tapat/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of facing or confronting a person or thing.
Align your dream with your goals.
Itapat mo ang pangarap mo sa iyong mga layunin.
To have the correct position or alignment.
Align the chair with the table before sitting.
Itapat mo ang silya sa mesa bago umupo.
To respond or show fidelity to an issue or situation.
Let's confront the problems to find a solution.
Itapat natin ang mga problema upang makahanap ng solusyon.
Etymology
Root word: tapat
Common Phrases and Expressions
face the person
to confront someone directly to show honesty or truth.
itapat ang mukha
Related Words
honest
Means true or without deviation from the truth.
tapat
Slang Meanings
Compare or align with others
Compare your skills with Mark, you might be surprised.
Itapat mo ang galing mo kay Mark, baka magulat ka.
To be honest or true to oneself
You should be honest about your feelings for her.
Dapat itapat mo yung nararamdaman mo sa kanya.
To be exact or right
Make sure our meeting is at the right time.
Itapat mo sa tamang oras ang meeting natin.