Nakatapak (en. Stepped on)

/nakataˈpak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of verb meaning the placing of feet in a location.
He stepped carefully on the ice.
Nakatapak siya sa yelo ng maingat.
adjective
Stepped on means that a person or thing has its feet elevated on a surface.
He was stepped on the ground when he walked.
Siya ay nakatapak sa lupa nang maglakad siya.

Etymology

Naka (verb) + tapak (noun)

Common Phrases and Expressions

stepped on the ground
standing or placed at a lower part.
nakatapak sa lupa

Related Words

step
Means putting down of the foot or stepping.
tapak

Slang Meanings

Relating or quietly observing.
He's just nakatapak in the conversation, seems chill.
Nakatapak lang siya sa usapan, parang chill lang.
Standing or present.
He’s nakatapak at the party, makes it more lively!
Nakatapak siya sa party, kaya mas lively!
Seems like not part of the group.
He seems nakatapak in the group, not saying much.
Mukhang nakatapak siya sa barkada, wala siyang masyadong sinasabi.