Pagpadyak (en. Pedal)

pag-pad-yak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of movement made by the foot, often performed when riding a bicycle.
He needs to position his feet properly to pedal smoothly.
Kailangan niyang umangkop ang kanyang mga paa upang makapagpagpadyak ng maayos.
The act of striking or stepping down with force.
He stomped on the ground to express his anger.
Nagpagpadyak siya sa lupa upang ipakita ang kanyang galit.
verb
The action of using the foot to propel a vehicle or bicycle.
He needs to pedal the bicycle to move forward.
Kailangan niyang pagpadyakin ang bisikleta upang umusad.

Etymology

from the root word 'padyak' meaning to step or to stomp

Common Phrases and Expressions

Pedal of the Bible
A strong belief that can be communicated to others.
Pagpadyak ng Biblia

Related Words

pedal
Refers to the action of operating or stepping down with the foot.
padyak

Slang Meanings

dancing to the rhythm or beat, usually associated with celebrations
Their hangout was so fun earlier, everyone was dancing out of joy!
Sobrang saya ng gimik nila kanina, lahat nagpadyak sa saya!
an impending outburst of joy or anger
Your friend looked like a berserker, suddenly losing control and erupting!
Nagmukhang berserker yung tropa mo, bigla na lang nagpadyak nang hindi ma-control!