Tumampalasan (en. To slap)
tu-mam-pa-la-san
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to deliver a strong slap or hit.
He slapped his friend as a joke.
Tumampalasan siya sa kanyang kaibigan bilang isang biro.
An action aimed to inflict pain or convey emotion.
He showed his anger by slapping.
Ipinakita niya ang kanyang galit sa pamamagitan ng tumampalasan.
Sometimes used as a method of discipline.
He slapped the child because of his behavior.
Tumampalasan siya sa bata nang dahil sa kanyang pag-uugali.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'tampal' meaning to pinch or smear and the adjective suffix '-san'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
slap on the face
An action that shows extreme disappointment or anger.
tampal sa mukha
Related Words
slap
The root word of 'tumampalasan' meaning pinch or smear.
tampal
Slang Meanings
super cool or awesome
My friend is so tumampalasan, always having something new and unique.
Sobrang tumampalasan ng tropa ko, laging may bago at kakaiba.
rebellious or stubborn
My sibling is so tumampalasan. Doesn't listen to our parents at all.
Yung kapatid ko, sobrang tumampalasan. Hindi makikinig sa mga magulang.
a travel enthusiast or someone who loves to explore
Just tumampalasan, he traveled to another country.
Kaka-tumampalasan niya lang, nag-travel siya sa ibang bansa.