Lapa (en. Lap)

/la.pa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

a part or section of the body that rests or supports and comes from the hands of a person.

His pillow is resting on his lap while he sleeps.

Ang kanyang unan ay nakapatong sa lapa niya habang siya'y natutulog.

the lower part of the body from the waist down to the knees.

He placed a book on his lap to read.

Naglagay siya ng libro sa kanyang lapa para basahin.

a position where a person is seated and their legs are open.

Sometimes, children sit on their parents' laps while watching TV.

Minsan, ang mga bata ay umupo sa lapa ng kanilang mga magulang habang nanonood ng TV.

sit on the lap

to sit on another person while they are seated.

umupo sa lapa

legs

part of the body below the waist.

mga binti

thigh

part of the body connected to the lap and plays a role in sitting.

kawit

Dumb or foolish; lacking common sense

You're so dumb, you still don't know that!

Ang lapa mo naman, hindi mo pa alam yun!

An unexpected guest

Hey, the unexpected guest is here, I thought they wouldn’t come!

Uy, andiyan na si lapa, akala ko di na darating!

Too comfortable or at home

You’re acting like you own the place, as if it’s your home!

Parang lapa ka na dito, akala mo bahay mo!