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    Nilapa (en. Overstepped)

    ni-la-pa

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb that describes crossing or moving beyond a boundary.
    He overstepped all obstacles in his way.
    Nilapa niya ang lahat ng mga hadlang na nasa kanyang daan.
    The act of excessive behavior or actions that go beyond normal feelings or conduct.
    His anger overstepped his judgment.
    Nilapa ng kanyang galit ang kanyang paghatol.
    Conducting an action that is not in accordance with rules or laws.
    His decision overstepped the company's guidelines.
    Nilapa ng kanyang desisyon ang mga alituntunin ng kumpanya.

    Etymology

    Root word: lapas, surpassed

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    overstepped the opportunity
    Did something without hesitation.
    nilapa ang pagkakataon

    Related Words

    limit
    Having a boundary or limitation on something.
    lapas
    beyond
    Going out of a boundary or limitation.
    lampas

    Slang Meanings

    Laughing off or overlooking a big issue.
    What he did was like just laughed off by people while they weren't serious.
    Yung ginawa niya, parang nilapa lang ng mga tao habang hindi sila seryoso.
    An unexpected event that caused chaos.
    The famous actor just ruined his reputation when he messed up in the speech.
    Nilapa ng sikat na aktor ang reputasyon ng kanyang sarili nang magkamali siya sa speech.
    Things got chaotic or problematic in a situation.
    The party got messed up when it suddenly rained and everyone went home.
    Nilapa ang party nang umulan bigla at umuwi ang lahat.