Kalampagin (en. To hit lightly)

/ka.lam.pa.gin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of tapping or lightly hitting an object.

Tap the door to ensure it is open.

Kalampagin mo ang pinto upang masiguro mong bukas ito.

To make a soft sound in response to a stimulus.

Tap the cup if I need a refill.

Kalampagin ang tasa kung kailangan ko pang mag-refill ng inumin.

A way to notify or call attention in a gentle and soft manner.

Tap his shoulder to wake him up.

Kalampagin ang kanyang balikat upang gisingin siya.

Part of Filipino words derived from indigenous languages.

tap the door

Signal that there is a visitor.

kalampagin ang pintuan

tap the table

Signal for the first drink.

kalampagin ang mesa

tap sound

A soft sound caused by the movement of objects.

kalampag

to caress

Another form of kalampagin as a verb.

kalamit

to annoy or disturb

My siblings always annoy me when I don't want to go out.

Lagi na lang akong kalampagin ng mga kapatid ko kapag ayaw kong lumabas.

to be overly dramatic

Don't be so annoying, you're being too dramatic.

Huwag kang kalampagin, masyado kang nagpapa-arte.