Palatak (en. Splash)

/pə.lə.tak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A flow or splash of water or liquid.

There is a splash of water on the floor from the plumber.

May palatak ng tubig sa sahig mula sa tubero.

Sound created by water or liquid when it falls or is struck by an object.

We heard a loud splash when the ball fell into the lake.

Nakarinig kami ng malakas na palatak nang mahulog ang bola sa lawa.

Derived from the root word 'latak', meaning to flow or to drip.

splash of rain

The sound or occurrence of water falling from rain.

palatak ng ulan

drip

The liquid or water that remains in a place after splashing.

latak

Super happiness or excitement

Wow, I was so palatak with joy when our team won!

Grabe, palatak ako sa saya nung nanalo yung team namin!

Hug or firm hold

When I saw you, I immediately gave you a palatak!

Nung nakita kita, palatak agad ako sa'yo!

Speed or easiness

Your arrival was so palatak, like a lightning!

Ang palatak nung pagdating mo, kasing bilis ng kidlat!