Napadpad (en. Misled)
/naˈpadˌpad/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of being misled to an unexpected place.
He was misled to a village he didn't know.
Napadpad siya sa isang baryo na hindi niya alam.
The state of lacking or deviating from the correct direction.
The storm was powerful and he was led to another place.
Nakapangyarihan ang bagyo at siya'y napadpad sa ibang pook.
Etymology
Nanggaling sa salitang 'napadpad' na nangangahulugang napilitan o walang pasok sa tamang daan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
misled to the wrong
enticed or took the wrong path.
napadpad sa mali
Related Words
napadpadan
Refers to the place where one was misled.
napadpadan
pagkakaligaw
The state of being lost or having the wrong direction.
pagkakaligaw
Slang Meanings
hit or was involved in an accident
Oh no, I got hit at the back of the vehicle earlier!
Naku, napadpad ako sa likod ng sasakyan kanina!
got into a dangerous situation
Wow, he ended up in the chaos of people on the street.
Aba, napadpad siya sa gulo ng mga tao sa kalsada.
was surprised or got lost
Oh no, we ended up in another town while walking!
Hala, napadpad kami sa ibang bayan habang naglalakad!