Tampol (en. Slap)

tampol

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A quick strike or slap on the skin using the hand.

He gave his friend a slap as a joke.

Nagbigay siya ng tampol sa kanyang kaibigan bilang isang biro.

The sound produced when a part of the body hits an object or skin.

I heard the slap of his hand on the table.

Narinig ko ang tampol ng kanyang kamay sa ibabaw ng mesa.

A way of expressing anger or disagreement through physical action.

The slap is not a good way to express emotions.

Ang tampol ay hindi isang magandang paraan ng pagpapahayag ng damdamin.

Focused on Filipino terminology, particularly in the field of skin contact.

slap of anger

A quick slap that shows anger.

tampol ng galit

don't get angry

Don't be angry or rebellious.

huwag magtampol

punch

A form of physical harm using a fist.

suntok

slap

A strong hit to the face using the hand.

sampal

slapping or hitting with small things

The slapping of the kids is just like playing, not serious.

Ang tampol ng mga bata ay parang laruan lang, hindi naman seryoso.

suppression or attacking someone with small steps

I acknowledge your slap against me, but I know you didn't mean it.

Kinikilala ko ang tampol mo sa akin, pero alam kong hindi mo sinasadya.

a joke or non-serious teasing

Since that's just a slapping, don’t get mad!

Dahil tampol lang 'yan, huwag kang magalit!