Tipaan (en. Sudden attack)
/tiˈpa.an/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A sudden attack or assault.
The raid by the warriors instilled fear in the citizens.
Ang tipaan ng mga mandirigma ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga mamamayan.
An assault that happens unexpectedly.
The attack occurred without their knowledge.
Nangyari ang tipaan nang wala silang kaalaman.
Etymology
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Common Phrases and Expressions
quick raid
A sudden attack that happened quickly.
mabilis na tipaan
Related Words
assault
The act of attacking or raiding.
salakay
Slang Meanings
An expression of bond or connection with others
It's like just hanging out, as long as we're happy, nothing else is needed.
Parang tipaan lang 'to, basta masaya tayo, wala nang ibang kailangan.
An agreement or understanding about something
Wow, they have already agreed that they will be together!
Wow, nag-tipaan na sila na magiging tayo!
Getting to know or friendship
We just hang out, nothing serious.
Tipaan lang kami ng barkada ko, chill lang.