Tapasan (en. Tapasan)

/tɑˈpɑsɑn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A part of a conversation or discussion aimed at determining a subject or idea.

The discussion's tapasan was about social issues.

Ang tapasan sa kanilang pag-uusap ay tungkol sa mga suliranin sa lipunan.

Discussion of issues or ideas in a formal or informal way.

The family's tapasan helps in making decisions.

Ang tapasan ng mga miyembro ng pamilya ay nakatutulong sa pagbuo ng desisyon.

Thoughts or views shared in a group.

Tapasan is important to understand everyone's opinion.

Mahalaga ang tapasan upang malaman ang opinyon ng bawat isa.

to discuss

To start a discussion or conversation about a topic.

magtapasan

convergence of thoughts

The gathering of ideas or viewpoints.

tapasan ng kaisipan

discussion

A type of conversation that is more detailed and focused on sharing opinions.

talakayan

discourse

A more formal discussion or exchange of ideas.

diskurso

Someone who's always around but offers no help

Oh man, Juan is like a tapasan, always here but never gives any support.

Hay naku, parang tapasan lang itong si Juan, puro daan pero walang binibigay na ayuda.

A friend who contributes nothing

My project buddies are just tapasan, I'm doing all the work while they just chat.

Yung mga kasama ko sa proyekto, tapasan lang, ako na nga pinagtatrabahuan, sila puro kwentuhan.

A liability rather than an asset

Don't partner with him, he's a tapasan, he will only add to your problems.

Huwag kang makikipag-partner sa kanya, tapasan siya, mas dadagdagan lang ang problema mo.