Tapa (en. Cured meat)
/ˈtapa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A piece of meat that is often dried, cured, or seasoned.
Tapa is a popular dish in many regions of the Philippines.
Ang tapa ay isang tanyag na ulam sa maraming pook sa Pilipinas.
A type of lid used to cover containers.
Make sure the lid of the jar is secure.
Siguraduhing hindi matanggal ang tapa ng garapon.
Etymology
Malay language
Common Phrases and Expressions
lid of tinola
A covering for soup or stew.
tapa ng tinola
Related Words
tapsilog
A type of fried rice served with cured meat and egg.
tapsilog
Slang Meanings
Just let it go!
I don't want to anymore, let's just let it go.
Ayoko na, tapa na lang tayo.
Just brush it off from the grumpy person.
He's in a bad mood, just laugh it off from the grumpy person.
Ang sama ng loob niya, tawa ka na lang, tapa sa taong masungit.
Just a small issue with the problem.
Don't worry, that's just a small issue with the problem.
Huwag kang mag-alala, tapa lang yan sa problema.