Nakadapa (en. Lying down)

nakadapa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
A characteristic where a person or object is lying down or sprawled on the ground.
The cat is lying down on the carpet.
Ang pusa ay nakadapa sa ibabaw ng carpet.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'dapa' which means lying down or turned over.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Juan is lying down
Juan is lying on the ground.
Nakadapa si Juan
Propped lying down
A condition where the body is lying down on the ground at a specific angle.
Nakatukod nakadapa

Related Words

dapa
The word 'dapa' refers to the state of lying down or turning over.
dapa

Slang Meanings

lying flat, on a flat surface or lying down
The child is lying flat on the floor while playing.
Nakadapa ang bata sa sahig habang naglalaro.
losing direction, feeling helpless
He is laid out by his problems, doesn't know what to do anymore.
Nakadapa siya sa kanyang mga problema, di na alam ang gagawin.