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    Tapahin (en. Halting)

    /taˈpahin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action referring to tapping or striking an object.
    He tapped the leaf of the plant to make it more appealing.
    Tinapahin niya ang dahon ng halaman upang gawin itong mas kaakit-akit.
    To act in a way that stops or halts something.
    He responded to the threat by halting the walls.
    Sinalubong ang banta sa pamamagitan ng pagpapa-tapahin ng mga pader.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'tapa' meaning to hasten the continuous flow.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tap the back
    An act of conversing or engaging that requires permission.
    tapahin ang likod

    Related Words

    tapa
    An action of stepping or touching something.
    tapa

    Slang Meanings

    Disregard or violation of something.
    Why did you disregard our conversation earlier?
    Bakit mo tinapahan yung usapan natin kanina?
    Doing something unpleasant to someone else.
    Oh come on, just handle them in the right way.
    Hay naku, tapahin mo lang sya sa tamang paraan.