Patapat (en. Parallel)
/pɑtɐˈpɑt/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A line that maintains the same distance from one another throughout.
The streets are parallel to each other.
Ang mga lansangan ay patapat sa isa't isa.
Similarity in form or appearance between two things.
Their projects have parallel ideas.
May patapat na ideya ang kanilang mga proyekto.
adjective
Describing having the same direction or distance.
The parallel lines are easily seen on the map.
Ang mga patapat na linya ay madaling makita sa mapa.
Etymology
Indigenous and languages of the Philippines
Common Phrases and Expressions
parallel line
Lines that align at a consistent distance from each other.
patapat na linya
Related Words
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A variety of color in nature often matched with parallel lines.
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slope
An angle of inclination that can create a parallel form.
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Slang Meanings
equals or on par
Jake and his friend are truly patapat in basketball skills.
Sila ni Jake, patapat talaga sa skills sa basketball.
at the right time or opportunity
My crush showed up at the event at the perfect patapat.
Saktong patapat ang dating ng crush ko sa event.
not too high, you're leveled up
It's like their grades are just patapat in class.
Parang ang patapat lang ng grades nila sa class.