Patangpata (en. Broadly flattened)

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Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Describes something that has a broadly flat shape or characteristic.

The broadly flattened surface of the table is easier to clean.

Ang patangpata na ibabaw ng mesa ay mas madaling linisin.

Can refer to an animal or object that has an unusual shape that seems stretched out.

The broadly flattened fish are usually found in the shallow parts of the sea.

Ang mga patangpata na isda ay karaniwang makikita sa mababaw na bahagi ng dagat.

broadly flattened boat

A boat with a broad flat bottom.

patangpata na bangka

flat

A word that refers to the similar characteristic of being flat.

patag

stretched

Refers to a shape or form that is extended or elongated.

patang

Dumb or foolish in a situation

Why are you like that? You're acting so dumb in that exam!

Bakit ganyan ka, parang patangpata sa exam na 'yan!

Clueless or unable to understand

Sometimes with all the news, I feel so clueless.

Minsan sa dami ng mga balita, parang patangpata na lang ako.