Itapon (en. To throw away)

/iˈtapɔn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
It is an action that means throwing or released something that is useless.
Throw away that old paper.
Itapon mo na ang lumang papel na iyon.
The action of disposing of objects from one place.
We need to throw these wastes in the right container.
Kailangan nating itapon ang mga basurang ito sa tamang lalagyan.
Emphasizing the action of removing something from our surroundings.
Sometimes, we need to dispose of memories that cause illness.
Minsan, kailangan nating itapon ang mga alaala na nagdudulot ng sakit.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'tapon' meaning 'to throw' or 'to discard.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

throw away the trash
discarding unnecessary items like trash
itapon ang basura

Related Words

discard
This word refers to the act of throwing away or removing items that are no longer needed.
tapon
garbage
Items that are useless or discarded that are typically thrown away.
basura

Slang Meanings

Dropped or fell
The wind blew the paper and it fell to the ground.
Kinaliw ng hangin yung papel at nahulog ito sa lupa.
To spit out or release contents
I'm going to throw out the food I don't want anymore.
Yung pagkain na hindi ko na gusto, itapon ko na lang.
Worthless or discarded
His cellphone, just throw it away, it's old.
Yung cellphone niya, itapon na lang yan, luma na.