Pumalatak (en. To splash)
pu-ma-la-tak
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A liquid splashes against a surface while moving.
The water splashed on the floor when the glass fell.
Pumalatak ang tubig sa sahig nang mahulog ang baso.
An object strikes and makes a sound as it hits the water.
The raindrops splashed on the roof.
Pumalatak ang mga patak ng ulan sa bubong.
To swim in a manner that causes ripples or spreading of water.
The fish splashed as they swam.
Pumalatak ang mga isda habang lumalangoy sila.
Common Phrases and Expressions
splash of rain
The sound or effect of raindrops.
pala-tak ng ulan
splashing against a snake
Related to an immediate effect of an action.
pumalatak sa ahas
Related Words
to move
Expressing motion or change of position.
pumagalaw
Slang Meanings
to make noise or create a commotion using the mouth or events
My friend made so much noise at the party earlier.
Sobrang pumalatak 'yung barkada ko sa party kanina.
to borrow or ask for money
He asked again if he owes me money.
Pumalatak na naman siya, nagtanong kung may utang siya sa akin.
to drop by or pass through a place suddenly
He said he just dropped by our house earlier.
Sabi niya, pumalatak lang siya sa bahay namin kanina.