Tumapat (en. To align)

/tuːˈma.pat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to the action of one thing coming into contact with another or holding specific accuracy.
His answer aligned with the teacher's question.
Tumapat ang kanyang sagot sa tanong ng guro.
Means to meet or conform to a standard.
His performance aligned with the judges' expectations.
Tumapat ang kanyang performance sa inaasahan ng mga hurado.
Arranging one thing in a direction or location in a specific orientation.
His finger aligned at the 'X' mark on the map.
Tumapat ang daliri niya sa markang 'X' sa mapa.

Etymology

from the root word 'tapat' meaning 'straight' or 'direct'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

aligned with the heart
lifted an emotion that seems affected by truth or love.
tumapat sa puso
fully aligned
the act of doing something with full effort and dedication.
tumapat nang buo

Related Words

straight
Means direct or correct, often used to describe a person or thing with integrity.
tapat
faith
A trust or confidence in a person, idea, or deity that drives action.
pananampalataya

Slang Meanings

aligned or matched
Your grades matched your parents' expectations!
Tumapat ang mga grades mo sa expectations ng parents mo!
hit and hurt
The ball hit his face, so his classmates were amused.
Tumapat ang bola sa mukha niya, kaya natuwa 'yung mga kaklase niya.
caught up or kept up
He kept up with the trends on social media.
Tumapat siya sa mga trend sa social media.