Pantapal (en. Patch)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A piece of material used to repair or cover a hole in something.
She started sewing a patch on her old dress.
Nagsimula na siyang magtahi ng pantapal sa kanyang lumang damit.
An opportunity or means to provide a solution to a problem.
This patch solution is not long-term.
Ang pantapal na solusyon na ito ay hindi pangmatagalan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

patch for a wound
A material used to cover a wound.
pantapal sa sugat

Related Words

correction
The process of fixing or repairing damages or problems.
pagtama

Slang Meanings

Quick fix or solution to a problem.
For small problems, duct tape has just been a quick fix.
Para sa mga maliliit na problema, ang duct tape ay naging pantapal na lang.
Temporary solution that is not reliable.
The fix you made on the laptop won't last.
Yung ginawa mong pantapal sa laptop, hindi naman tatagal yan.
Fixing something that is not done properly and looks superficial.
What you did to the house looks like a quick fix, not really a proper job.
Yung ginawa mo sa bahay, parang pantapal lang, hindi talaga ayos.