Lumapat (en. To flatten)

/luˈmapat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Activity that describes the eruption or approaching of something to the surface.
The fire applied to the ground.
Lumapat ang apoy sa lupa.
Meaning to drop or reach a particular level.
His hands applied over the table.
Lumapat ang kanyang mga kamay sa ibabaw ng mesa.
Being limited or ripped by something something something else.
The witnesses applied before the court.
Lumapat ang mga saksi sa harapan ng hukuman.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'lapit' which means to lower or to sink.

Common Phrases and Expressions

land on the ground
indicates arrival or contact with the ground.
lumapat sa lupa

Related Words

approach
A root word describing the activity of coming closer or diminishing.
lapit

Slang Meanings

Became stable or became stronger.
It looks like he has become strong in the fight; it's not easy to take him down now.
Parang lumapat na siya sa laban, hindi na madali siyang matanggal.
Reached a certain level or standard.
His performance has met the coach's expectations.
Naka-lumapat na ang kanyang performance sa expectations ng coach.