Tagaktak (en. Fall)
/taɡakˈtak/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes the explosion or splattering of small objects from something.
The pieces of wood fell and splattered when it dropped from a high place.
Nagtagaktak ang mga piraso ng kahoy nang mahulog ito mula sa mataas na lugar.
The action of rapidly pouring out water or liquid from a container.
The water splattered from the glass when it fell on the floor.
Nagtagaktak ang tubig mula sa baso nang mahulog ito sa sahig.
An explosion of grains or pieces at a high frequency or intensity.
The erupting volcano splattered, causing fear among the residents.
Nagtagaktak ang sumasabog na bulkan, na nagbigay ng takot sa mga residente.
Etymology
Root word: 'tak' which means 'to fall' or 'to strike with force.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
sound of rain
The sound of rain falling on the ground.
tagaktak ng ulan
Related Words
tak
Root word meaning 'to fall' or 'to strike with force.'
tak
Slang Meanings
messy or disorganized
Their house is a mess!
Ang bahay nila, tagaktak na sa kalat!
noisy or chaotic
That group in the back is so loud!
Yung grupo sa likod, tagaktak na sa tawanan!
spread out or laid out
The clothes are sprawled out on the floor.
Tagaktak ang mga damit sa sahig.