Katapong (en. Abandonment)

/ka-ta-pong/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The state of discarding or removing something.

The abandonment of things around causes pollution.

Ang katapong ng mga bagay sa paligid ay nagiging sanhi ng polusyon.

Condition of lacking ownership or responsibility.

The abandonment of a child is a serious issue in society.

Ang katapong ng bata ay isang malubhang isyu sa lipunan.

Derived from the word 'tapon' which means to throw away or abandon.

abandonment of responsibility

Refers to leaving behind duties.

katapong ng responsibilidad

abandonment of pets

Discarding of pet animals.

katapong ng mga hayop

throw

Disposing or getting rid of something.

tapon

abandon

Leaving a person or thing without care.

iwang-buhay

Sibling-like friend

My buddy is my katapong, always there when I need something.

Yung tropa ko, katapong ko yan, laging andyan kapag may kailangan.

Sidekick or companion

He's my katapong in all my outings, can't go without him.

Siya ang katapong ko sa lahat ng lakad, hindi pwedeng mawala.

Partner in joy and problems

They are the katapong who supported me through ups and downs.

Sila yung mga katapong nag-support sa akin sa mga hirap at saya.