Patpatin (en. Thump)

pat-patin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of hitting or striking.
The thump of his hand on the table emphasized his anger.
Ang patpatin ng kanyang kamay sa mesa ay nagbigay-diin sa kanyang galit.
A sound that comes from a solid impact.
A loud thump was heard as the ball hit the floor.
Narinig ang malakas na patpatin habang ang bola ay tumama sa sahig.
verb
To act or collide with something.
Due to the rain, the children thumped their feet in the water.
Dahil sa pagpatak ng ulan, ang mga bata ay nagpatpatin ng kanilang mga paa sa tubig.

Common Phrases and Expressions

throaty voice
too weak or soft voice
patpatin ang tinig

Related Words

thump
The act of hitting or striking.
patpat

Slang Meanings

To comfort or console someone after a sudden occurrence.
Let's just patpat him, so he won't feel sad.
Patpatin na lang natin siya, para di na siya malungkot.
To lightly hurt someone, often jokingly.
Just patpat that, he needs to recover.
Patpatin mo na 'yan, kailangan makarecover siya.