Pata (en. Leg)
/ˈpata/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The part of the body of a person or animal, usually upright and used for walking.
His leg hurts after a long run.
Masakit ang kanyang pata pagkatapos ng mahabang pagtakbo.
A part of a person or animal that bears weight.
He needed to lift his leg to rest.
Kinailangan niyang iangat ang kanyang pata upang makapagpahinga.
Expressing movement or position related to standing or an image.
The leg of the sofa can be seen at its back.
Ang pata ng sofa ay makikita sa likod nito.
Common Phrases and Expressions
take a measurement of the leg
To make a measurement or exact measurement of a part of the body.
kumuha ng sukat ng pata
Related Words
shin
The part of the body from the knee down.
binti
foot
The part of the body used for walking, starting from the sole.
paa
Slang Meanings
Like 'pata' but in slang, it refers to people or things that seem brave or cool.
You have a strong vibe, dude! You're so cool!
Ang lakas ng dating niyo, pare! Pata mo!
Swaggering behavior or attitude.
Why are you so swaggering now? You weren't like that before?
Bakit ang pata mo, di ka naman ganyan dati?