Patak (en. Drop)
pɐták
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A small part of liquid, usually referring to rain or liquids falling from a high place.
A drop of rain fell on her hand.
Isang patak ng ulan ang bumagsak sa kanyang kamay.
A part of a liquid that flows or falls from a container.
There are drops of oil on the floor.
May mga patak ng langis sa sahig.
A term used to describe the amount of liquid accumulated in a part.
The drop of ink is on her paper.
Ang patak ng tinta ay nasa kanyang papel.
Etymology
Meaning a drop or small amount of liquid that falls.
Common Phrases and Expressions
drop of rain
A small part of rain that has fallen.
patak ng ulan
drop of tear
A small part of tear that flows from the eye.
patak ng luha
Related Words
flow
A fast stream or flow of liquid.
buhos
flow
The way liquid moves from one place to another.
daloy
Slang Meanings
refers to small things or the habits of a person
That little drop of rain, but it's a lot already.
Yung patak ng ulan, pero ang dami na.
a weak expression of opinion or feeling
That's just a drop of feelings, not serious.
Patak ng damdamin lang 'yan, hindi seryoso.
sporadic movements or actions
Get into position, your movements are too sporadic.
Pumuesto ka na, patak-patak ang galaw mo.