lapirot
lapirót with stress marks
squashed/crumpled with fingers
Usage Note
Lapirot describes the act of crushing or crumpling something soft between the fingers — such as dough, clay, or a soft fruit. It is a tactile, expressive word used in everyday speech when describing cooking or craft activities.
Examples
" Lapirot na ang papel. "
Natural Translation
The paper is already crumpled.
Literal Translation
Crumpled already the paper.
" Lapirot na ang papel. "
Natural Translation
The paper is already squashed.
Literal Translation
Squashed already the paper.
" Nilapirot niya ang sulat bago ito itinapon sa basurahan dahil sa labis na pagkayamot. "
Natural Translation
She crumpled the letter before throwing it in the trash out of extreme annoyance.
Literal Translation
Crumpled she the letter before this thrown in trash because of extreme annoyance.
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