Palapatin (en. To forbid)

/palaˈpatin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb that means to forbid or not allow someone to do something.

You should forbid him from entering the house if he carries sinful intentions.

Palapatin mo na ang kanyang pagpasok sa bahay kung may dala siyang makasalanang layunin.

An action describing the refusal or prohibition of a certain act.

The use of medication without a prescription should be forbidden.

Kailangang palapatin ang paggamit ng gamot na walang reseta.

Derived from the root word 'lapata', which means 'to forbid'.

Forbid bad behavior

Prohibit undesirable actions.

Palapatin ang masamang gawain

forbidden

A word meaning that something is not allowed.

bawal

prohibition

The act of imposing a ban.

pagbabawal

quick movements or actions

Sometimes, it feels like you're just rushing through reading the book, nonstop!

Minsan, parang palapatin ka na lang sa pagbabasa ng libro, walang tigil!

meaningless or unbeneficial

It's pointless to rush through your studies if you're not going to use it in life.

Alangan namang palapatin lang ang pag-aaral mo kung hindi mo naman gagamitin sa buhay.