From root: palakpak
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinalakpakan
pi-na-lak-pa-KAN
applauded someone
Present (Incomplete)
pinapalakpakan
pi-na-pa-lak-pa-KAN
applauding someone
Future (Contemplated)
papalakpakan
pa-pa-lak-pa-KAN
will applaud someone
Usage Note
Palakpakan is used when directing an audience to applaud a specific person or performance, often occurring in formal programs or television variety shows. It is commonly phrased as a collective request to show appreciation or recognition for someone's presence or achievement.
Examples
" Palakpakan natin ang mananalo. "
Natural Translation
Let's applaud the winner.
Literal Translation
Applaud we the winner.
" Gusto nilang palakpakan si Liza. "
Natural Translation
They want to applaud Liza.
Literal Translation
Want they applaud name-, Liza.
" Bago magsimula ang susunod na bilang, palakpakan natin ang mga batang nagtanghal nang buong tapang sa entablado. "
Natural Translation
Before the next number begins, let's applaud the children who performed with great courage on stage.
Literal Translation
Before begin the next number, applaud we the children who-performed with full courage on stage.
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