Paripa (en. Brake)

pa-ri-pa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of a vehicle used to stop or slow down its movement.
The brake is important for the safety of vehicles.
Mahalaga ang paripa sa kaligtasan ng mga sasakyan.
A mechanism that creates friction to slow down the rotation of the wheel.
The bike's brake needs fixing because it's no longer working.
Kailangan isaayos ang paripa ng bisikleta dahil hindi na ito umuubra.
A system that allows for the control of the speed and stopping of a vehicle.
The brakes must be in good condition to prevent accidents.
Ang paripa ay dapat maayos upang maiwasan ang aksidente.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Vehicle brake
A car brake that limits its speed.
Paripa ng sasakyan

Related Words

stopping
The action of halting something, like a vehicle.
paghihinto

Slang Meanings

quick or sudden
People ran paripa when they saw the chaotic situation.
Paripa na ang takbo ng mga tao nang makita ang masalimuot na sitwasyon.
to be a couple or partners
They're really together, like two paripa in a dance.
Sila na talaga, parang dalawang paripa sa pagsasayaw.