Mapatapilok (en. To trip or stumble)
/ma.pa.ta.pi.lok/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of slipping or accidentally tripping.
While walking on the slippery road, he stumbled.
Nang naglalakad siya sa madulas na daan, siya ay mapatapilok.
Raising the leg at an angle causing a fall.
Due to the uneven ground, she tripped again.
Dahil sa hindi pantay na lupa, siya ay mapatapilok muli.
Etymology
Tagalog: mula sa mga salitang 'magma' at 'tapilok'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to stumble on the road
to hit or slip due to uneven surface
mapatapilok sa daan
Related Words
to fall
The act of falling or tripping on a surface.
madapa
stumble
The act of hitting or falling to the ground due to an accident.
pagsadsad
Slang Meanings
Super fun or happy experience.
Wow, the party was so fun, it was a blast!
Grabe, ang saya sa party, mapatapilok nga!
A unique joy that feels like bumping into happiness.
When we won the game, I was so happy I felt like I was bumping into joy!
Nung nanalo kami sa laro, mapatapilok ako sa kaligayahan!