Pagkatapon (en. Casting away)

pag-ka-ta-pon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of discarding or removing something from a place or situation.
The throwing away of garbage in the river is against the law.
Ang pagkatapon ng basura sa ilog ay labag sa batas.
The process of removing something from a specific location.
Proper disposal of chemicals is important.
Mahalaga ang tamang pagkatapon ng mga kemikal.

Common Phrases and Expressions

waste disposal
The act of discarding unnecessary items or waste.
pagkatapon ng basura

Related Words

throw
The part or process of an object that has been left or discarded.
tapon
garbage disposal
A potential hazard that causes pollution to the environment.
pagtatapon ng basura

Slang Meanings

Very angry or disappointed
Damn, the outcome of your project is such a waste!
Putek, ang tapon ng ginawa mo sa project na 'to!
Thought it was slow but actually very quick
When I saw the video, his performance in the match was a total knockout!
Nang makita ko yung video, tapon ang ginawa niya sa laban!
Worthless or not good
I wish I hadn't wasted my time on that useless concert!
Sana hindi na lang ako nag-aksaya ng oras sa tapon na concert na 'yan!