Lumapag (en. To land)
/luˈma.pak/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To reach the ground or surface from the air.
The airplane landed at the airport smoothly.
Ang eroplano ay lumapag sa paliparan nang maayos.
To descend from a higher place to a lower place.
He landed on the boat from the shore.
Lumapag siya sa bangka mula sa dalampasigan.
To stop and settle at a particular place or position.
Finally, his mind landed on the right decision.
Sa wakas, lumapag ang kanyang isip sa tamang desisyon.
Etymology
from the root word 'lapag'
Common Phrases and Expressions
land on the ground
descend from above to the ground
lumapag sa lupa
land safely
to descend or arrive stably
lumapag nang maayos
Related Words
floor
the part of a place where one can stand or start.
lapag
shore
the part of land that is near the sea or lake.
dalampasigan
Slang Meanings
to descend
The plane has landed, let's go!
Lumapag na yung eroplano, tara na!
to arrive
Brother has landed, we've been waiting for a long time.
Lumapag na si Kuya, matagal na naming hinihintay.
to sit down
He landed on the chair just when the food arrived.
Lumapag siya sa upuan at nang dumating na ang pagkain.