Lapatnalapat (en. Aligned)

/lapat-na-lapat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being aligned or congruent.
Their goal was to be aligned with their children's needs.
Ang kanilang layunin ay lapatnalapat sa kanilang mga bata.
verb
The action of placing or adapting something.
They need to align the frame with the wall.
Kailangan nilang lapatnalapat ang frame sa dingding.

Etymology

Combination of 'lapat' and 'nalapat'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

perfectly aligned
Corresponding or fitting well.
lapat na lapat

Related Words

aligned
The condition of being aligned or matching.
lapat

Slang Meanings

Sudden loss or consumption of food.
It's alright, what's left of my lunch is just lapatnalapat.
Ayos lang, lapatnalapat na lang yung natira sa lunch ko.
Losing usefulness or value.
It's like all the stuff in his room has become lapatnalapat, there's nothing useful anymore.
Parang lapatnalapat na lang yung mga gamit sa kwarto niya, wala nang mga gamit.