Mapatambak (en. Flat pile)

ma-pa-tam-bak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
A characteristic describing an object that is flat and elevated.
The land beside the river is flat pile, making it easy to plant.
Ang lupa sa tabi ng ilog ay mapatambak kaya madali itong magtanim.
Conveys an impression of being level and raised.
The flat pile wall looks better in their house.
Ang mapatambak na pader ay tila mas maganda sa kanilang bahay.

Etymology

A combination of 'mapat' and 'tambak', referring to a flat and elevated form.

Common Phrases and Expressions

flat pile tree
A tree with a flat form but tall.
mapatambak na puno

Related Words

pile
Refers to the formation of objects in a raised form.
tambak

Slang Meanings

Collapsed or neglected
That house looks like it's been abandoned, no one's taking care of it.
Parang mapatambak 'yang bahay na 'yan, wala nang nag-aalaga.
Scattered or messy
There are so many things piled up in his room, he doesn't even know where to put them anymore.
Ang daming gamit na mapatambak sa kwarto niya, hindi na niya alam kung saan ilalagay.
Full of trash or dirt
The road is piled up with trash, it needs to be cleaned.
Yung kalsada ay mapatambak sa basura, kailangang linisin.