From root: palakpak
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinalakpak
i-pi-na-lak-PAK
clapped one's hands
Present (Incomplete)
ipinapalakpak
i-pi-na-pa-lak-PAK
clapping one's hands
Future (Contemplated)
ipapalakpak
i-pa-pa-lak-PAK
will clap one's hands
Usage Note
Ipalakpak is used when directing someone to use their hands specifically for clapping, often seen in instructional contexts like children's songs or school cheers. It highlights the hands as the object being moved to create the sound of applause.
Examples
" Ipalakpak mo ang mga kamay mo. "
Natural Translation
Clap your hands.
Literal Translation
Clap you the plural hand your.
" Kailangan mong ipalakpak ang mga kamay mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to clap your hands.
Literal Translation
Need you clap the plural hands your.
" Tuwing matatapos ang awitin, ipinapalakpak ng mga bata ang kanilang mga kamay nang may galak at sabay-sabay. "
Natural Translation
Whenever the song ends, the children clap their hands joyfully and all together.
Literal Translation
Every will-finish the song, clapping by the plural child the their plural hand with joy and together.
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