lagapak
lagapák with stress marks
sound of something falling flat
Usage Note
Lagapak is an onomatopoeic word for the loud, dull thud of a heavy object hitting a flat surface — a body falling, a book slamming down, or a sack of rice dropped on the floor. It is vivid and expressive, often used in storytelling to heighten drama.
Examples
" Malakas ang lagapak. "
Natural Translation
The thud is loud.
Literal Translation
Loud the thud.
" Narinig ko ang lagapak. "
Natural Translation
I heard the thud.
Literal Translation
Heard I the thud.
" Habang tahimik ang buong bahay, biglang gumising ang lahat sa lagapak ng nahulog na aparador sa itaas. "
Natural Translation
While the whole house was quiet, everyone suddenly woke up to the thud of the cabinet that fell upstairs.
Literal Translation
While quiet the whole house, suddenly woke-up the everyone to-the thud of fallen cabinet upstairs.
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