Pagtampak (en. To step on)
/pagtampák/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of stepping or ensuring that a foot or object is on top of something.
The stepping of people on the street is causing a heavy flow of traffic.
Ang pagtampak ng mga tao sa kalye ay nagpapabigat sa daloy ng trapiko.
The mark left from stepping.
There are footprints on the ground after the storm.
May mga pagtampak ng paa sa lupa pagkatapos ng bagyo.
verb
The act of stepping or placing a foot on top of something.
He carefully stepped on the leaves beneath his feet.
Dahan-dahan siyang nag-pagtampak sa mga dahon sa ilalim ng kanyang mga paa.
Etymology
Root word: tampak
Common Phrases and Expressions
stepping on the ground
Placing the foot on the ground that leaves a mark or impact.
pagtampak sa lupa
Related Words
touch
The act of brushing against or contact usually associated with running or movement.
tampas
force
Demonstrating strength through running or jumping.
gahum
Slang Meanings
defiance or argument
I don't know why he threw a tantrum at me over such a small thing.
Hindi ko alam kung bakit siya nag-pagtampak sa akin sobrang maliit na bagay.
getting emotional or being sensitive
I don't want to see him throwing a tantrum with his friends.
Ayaw ko nang makitang nag-pagtampak siya sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
causing chaos or drama
There's always a tantrum when they fight with each other.
Laging may pagtampak kapag nag-aaway sila ng jowa niya.