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.