Magpatak (en. To drip)

/maɡ.pa.tak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of pouring or sprinkling a liquid.
Put water in the glass.
Magpatak ka ng tubig sa baso.
Having a drop from something.
The rain dropped from the roof.
Nagpatak ang ulan mula sa bubong.
The release of liquid from a vessel.
Mom dropped the medicine on my wound.
Nagpatak ng gamot si nanay sa sugat ko.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'patak' which means the pouring or flowing of liquid.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to drip tears
to cry or let tears flow.
magpatak ng luha
to drip ink
to use ink from a pen.
magpatak ng tinta

Related Words

drop
A small amount of liquid that flows or falls.
patak
explosion
The rapid release of liquid from a container or part.
pagsabog

Slang Meanings

To show sensitivity or suffering.
Don't you want to magpatak? A lot of bad things have happened to him.
Ayaw mo bang magpatak? Ang dami nang nangyaring masama sa kanya.
To pretend to be sick or have problems.
Why are you sharing your problems with me? You know I’m just magpatak.
Bakit mo ako pinapagsaluhan ng problema mo? Alam mo naman, nagpa-patak lang ako.