palakpak
palakpák with stress marks
applause; clap
Usage Note
Palakpak signifies approval during performances, commonly heard in the phrase 'Isang malakas na palakpak' (a big round of applause). It is frequently used as a verb in the form 'pumalakpak' (to clap).
Examples
" Malakas ang palakpak. "
Natural Translation
The applause is loud.
Literal Translation
Loud the applause.
" Malakas ang palakpak ng mga tao. "
Natural Translation
The people's applause was loud.
Literal Translation
Loud the applause of the people.
" Pagkatapos ng makahulugang talumpati, isang malakas na palakpak ang umalingawngaw sa buong bulwagan mula sa nagagalak na mga tagapakinig. "
Natural Translation
After the meaningful speech, a loud round of applause echoed throughout the whole hall from the delighted listeners.
Literal Translation
After of meaningful speech, one loud applause the echoed in whole hall from the delighted listeners.
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