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    Salpakan (en. Collision)

    /sɑlˈpɑ.kɑn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An action of collision between two or more objects.
    The collision of vehicles on the road caused severe traffic.
    Ang salpakan ng mga sasakyan sa kalsada ay nagdulot ng matinding trapiko.
    An event that causes damage or injury.
    The collision of an airplane and helicopter resulted in many injuries.
    Ang salpakan ng eroplano at helikopter ay nagresulta sa maraming nasaktan.

    Etymology

    from 'salpak' meaning to strike or hit, plus '-an' indicating a place or action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    collision of ideas
    involvement of different viewpoints or ideas.
    salpukan ng ideya

    Related Words

    strike
    Action of joining or colliding two or more objects.
    salpak
    collision
    The merging of two or more elements resulting in a collision.
    salpukan

    Slang Meanings

    Gave a lesson or related to strong reprimand.
    Teach him a lesson so he'll learn.
    Salpakan mo na yan para matuto ka na.
    Fell or dropped something heavy.
    It sounded like a crash when he fell.
    Parang salpakan ang tunog nang bumagsak siya.
    A simultaneous accident or incident.
    There was a crash on the road earlier, so many vehicles were involved.
    Isang salpakan sa kalsada kanina, ang daming sasakyan.