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    Patapak (en. Footsteps)

    pa-ta-pak

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The sound produced by footsteps made on the ground.
    I heard the footsteps of people arriving at the house.
    Narinig ko ang patapak ng mga taong dumarating sa bahay.
    The type of sound made when someone is walking.
    The footsteps on the ceiling indicate someone is upstairs.
    Ang patapak sa kisame ay nagpapakita na may tao sa itaas.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'tapak' meaning walking or walking with footsteps

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    heard the footsteps
    hearing sounds from footsteps
    narinig ang patapak

    Related Words

    step
    Refers to the part of the foot that strikes the ground when walking.
    tapak

    Slang Meanings

    A super talented or cool person.
    Juan is the patapak basketball player in our neighborhood.
    Si Juan, ang patapak na basketbolista sa barrio natin.
    An accident or unintentional bump.
    We patapak'd the person we were walking near, sorry!
    Nag-patapak kami sa nilalakad na tao, pasensya na!
    To do something carelessly or without thought.
    That was just patapak, you didn't even think it through.
    Parang patapak lang yun, hindi mo man lang pinag-isipan.