Matapakan (en. To tread)

/ma-ta-pa-kan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The act of stepping or treading on something.

The tread of his shoes left a stain on the ground.

Ang matapakan ng sapatos niya ay nag-iwan ng mantsa sa lupa.

verb

The action of stepping or placing one's foot on something.

You will tread on the grass if you are not careful.

Matapakan mo ang mga damo kapag hindi ka maingat.

Derived from the word 'tapak' meaning to step or tread.

be careful where you tread

Be cautious about where you step or interact.

mag-ingat sa matapakan

step

The part of the foot that touches the ground.

tapak

treading

The process of stepping on something.

pagtapak

disregard or disrespect

Why did you step on me like that? I didn't do anything wrong to you!

Anong matapakan mo naman ako nang ganyan? Wala akong ginawang masama sa'yo!

to oppress or take advantage

I hope you don't get stepped on at work, you should stand up for your rights.

Sana'y hindi ka matapakan sa trabaho, dapat ipaglaban mo ang iyong karapatan.

merciless or inconsiderate

That’s so cruel, my friend! You’re being too insensitive to people.

Matapakan naman yun, kabayan! Masyado kang nagiging insensitive sa mga tao.