Pagtipak (en. To strike or hit)

/paɡˈtiˈpak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of striking or carving something.
He chipped the wood for the project.
Nagtipak siya ng kahoy para sa proyekto.
Creating a notch or hole by chipping.
After chipping, it needs to be smoothed.
Pagkatapos ng pagtipak, kailangan itong himasin.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'tipak' with the prefix 'pag-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

chipping of stone
Striking or breaking a hard object.
pagtipak ng bato

Related Words

chip
A piece or fragment, often from a larger object.
tipak

Slang Meanings

breaking or crushing something
When he arrived, he smashed Juan's toys.
Pagdating niya, dinurog niya ang mga laruan ni Juan.
to step on or lift the foot
While walking, I felt like stepping on the leaves on the road.
Habang naglalakad ako, parang gusto kong pagtipakan ang mga dahon sa daan.