Malagpakan (en. To fall heavily)
/ma.lag.pa.kan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of falling suddenly and heavily.
The branch fell heavily to the ground due to the strong wind.
Ang sanga ng puno ay malagpakan sa lupa dala ng malakas na hangin.
A sudden and loud outburst or fall.
When she heard the news, she fell heavily in her sadness.
Nang marinig niya ang balita, siya ay malagpakan sa sobrang lungkot.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'lagpak' which means to fall.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the heart fell heavily
When the heart falls due to overwhelming sadness.
malagpakan ang puso
Related Words
fall heavily
The act of falling heavily.
lagpak
Slang Meanings
lazy or unmotivated
He's really malagpakan today, doesn't want to study.
Sobrang malagpakan siya ngayon, ayaw mag-aral.
lack of interest
I think he's malagpakan about this topic because he's not listening.
Tingin ko malagpakan siya sa topic na 'to, kasi di siya nakikinig.
lack of energy
I feel malagpakan since morning, no energy.
Parang malagpakan ako mula umaga, walang energy.