Pagtatapon (en. Throwing away)
/pag-ta-ta-pon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The action of throwing an item in a place.
Throwing trash in the right container is important.
Ang pagtatapon ng basura sa tamang lalagyan ay mahalaga.
A process of removing items that are no longer needed.
Throwing away old furniture cleans the home.
Ang pagtatapon ng mga lumang kasangkapan ay naglilinis sa tahanan.
Removal of items in a specific location.
They were reminded about the proper way to dispose of chemicals.
Pinaalalahanan sila sa tamang paraan ng pagtatapon ng mga kemikal.
Etymology
from the root word 'tapon' which means 'to put or remove to a place'
Common Phrases and Expressions
throwing away trash
the process of disposing of or throwing trash in the correct place
pagtatapon ng basura
proper disposal
the correct way of throwing away or removing items
tamang pagtatapon
Related Words
throw
The word 'tapon' is the root meaning of throwing or placing an item.
tapon
waste disposal
A specific type of disposal focused on waste or items no longer needed.
pagtatapon ng basura
Slang Meanings
Disregarding or wasting something
Throwing away your old clothes that you no longer use is a waste.
Ang pagtatapon mo sa mga lumang damit na hindi mo na ginagamit ay sayang.
Having anger or hatred towards someone
Don't throw too much resentment; it's pointless.
Huwag ka masyadong magtapon ng sama ng loob, wala namang silbi yan.
Wasting time or doing unproductive things
Throwing away time on unimportant discussions is unnecessary.
Ang pagtatapon ng oras sa mga hindi mahalagang usapan ay di na kailangan.
Getting rid of things that are no longer needed
Enough of throwing away the clutter; let's organize the house.
Tama na ang pagtatapon ng kalat, ayusin na natin ang bahay.