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    Tagpi (en. Patch)

    tahg-pee

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A piece of material added to another material to cover a hole or damage.
    He used a patch to fix his old jacket.
    Ginamit niya ang isang tagpi upang ayusin ang kanyang lumang jacket.
    A piece of cloth used for mending or repairing clothing.
    His pants have a patch on the knee.
    May tagpi ang kanyang pantalon sa bahagi ng tuhod.
    An addition or augmentation of a new part to something.
    He added a patch to his project to enhance it.
    Naglagay siya ng tagpi sa kanyang proyekto upang mas mapaganda ito.

    Etymology

    Originating from the root word 'tagpi' meaning 'to divide' or 'to cut'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    piece of cloth
    a piece of cloth used for covering or mending.
    tagpi ng tela

    Related Words

    sewing
    A process of connecting pieces of cloth using thread.
    tahi
    repairing
    The process of fixing something that is broken or damaged.
    mending

    Slang Meanings

    tears in the eyes; emotional attack
    When I saw her leave, I was already tearing up!
    Pag nakita ko siyang umalis, tagpi na ako!
    principle or emotion that reaches the heart
    Even though I'm happy, I'm still feeling emotional about what happened.
    Kahit na masaya ako, tagpi pa din ako sa mga nangyari.