Magtapal (en. To apply)

mag-ta-pal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of placing or sticking something to another.

Apply glue to the paper.

Magtapal ka ng pandikit sa papel.

A process of providing protection or fixing something.

Let's apply a new coat of paint to the wall.

Magtapal tayo ng bagong pintura sa dingding.

Application of medicine or treatment to the body.

Apply the ointment to the wound for healing.

Magtapal ng ointment sa sugat para maghilom ito.

From the root word 'tapa' which means 'an item applied to another'.

Apply paint

The process of applying paint to a surface.

Magtapal ng pintura

Apply medicine

Applying medicine to a wound or condition.

Magtapal ng gamot

tapa

An item that is applied or attached to another item.

tapa

To fix or tidy up

Get to tidying up, your room is really messy!

Magtapal ka na, parang ang gulo-gulo ng kwarto mo!

To clean up

You better clean up before Mom arrives, she doesn't want to see a mess.

Baka magtapal ka bago dumating si Nanay, ayaw niyang magka-disgrasya.

To relax or unwind

Are you tired? Take a break and relax.

Pagod ka na ba? Magtapal ka na ng pawis at mag-relax.