Padipa (en. Sustenance)
/pa-'di.pa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An object or subject that provides joy or entertainment.
The beautiful scenery is a true joy to her heart.
Ang magandang tanawin ay isang tunay na padipa sa kanyang puso.
An element that brings delight to a person or group.
A cheerful song serves as a joy for people in friendship.
Ang isang masayang kanta ay nagiging padipa ng mga tao sa pagkakaibigan.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'dipa' meaning joy or happiness.
Common Phrases and Expressions
joyful story
A story that provides joy or entertainment.
padipang kwento
Related Words
entertainment
Word meaning joy or amusement to a person.
aliw
joy
A state of emotion describing happiness.
kagalakan
Slang Meanings
Fell down or collapsed as if not caring.
He just dropped on the floor when the teacher got mad.
Tamang padipa lang siya sa sahig nang magalit ang teacher.
Using a bipedal way of moving like seen in animals.
Out of exhaustion, we just dropped down to eat.
Sa sobrang pagod, medyo padipa na lang kami sa pagkain.
To be careless or odorless.
You shouldn't be careless when studying.
Dapat hindi ka padipa pag nag-aaral ka.