Lipakan (en. Impromptu gathering)
/liˈpakæn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An unplanned gathering or meeting of people.
They held an impromptu gathering at their friend's house.
Nagdaos sila ng lipakan sa bahay ng kanilang kaibigan.
A gathering that is unexpected and often involves fun.
They were delighted by the unexpected gathering in the village.
Tuwa sila sa hindi inaasahang lipakan sa barangay.
Common Phrases and Expressions
join the gathering
Go to an unplanned gathering.
sumama sa lipakan
preparing for the gathering
Preparing for an unplanned meeting.
naghahanda para sa lipakan
Related Words
feast
A gathering where people bring food.
salu-salo
combination
The coming together of people or things.
kumbinasyon
Slang Meanings
Super talented or skilled.
That kid is a real lipakan in basketball, we already won!
Ang lipakan ng bata na 'yon sa basketball, panalo na kami agad!
Offbeat or out of tune in a performance.
That singer was so lipakan, he couldn't keep up with the music!
Sobrang lipakan ng dating singer, di siya nakasabay sa music!
Quick or fast movement.
His lipakan in running is impressive, he can easily keep up with me!
Ang lipakan niya sa pagtakbo, kayang kaya niya akong sabayan!