tapakan
tapákan with stress marks
to step on
From root: tapak
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tinapakan
ti-na-PA-kan
stepped on
Present (Incomplete)
tinatapakan
ti-na-ta-PA-kan
is being stepped on
Future (Contemplated)
tatapakan
ta-ta-PA-kan
will be stepped on
Usage Note
Tapakan is the object-focus locative infinitive of tapak, used when the surface, object, or ground being stepped on is the grammatical focus. It can carry a figurative sense of trampling or disrespecting something, making it suitable for both literal prohibition signs and metaphorical appeals to dignity.
Examples
" Huwag mong tapakan ang damo. "
Natural Translation
Don't step on the grass.
Literal Translation
Don't you step-on the grass.
" Planong huwag tapakan ang madamong bahagi ng hardin. "
Natural Translation
The plan is not to step on the grassy part of the garden.
Literal Translation
Plan not to-step-on the grassy part of garden.
" Mag-ingat ka sa daan dahil baka tapakan mo ang mga halamang bagong tanim sa gilid ng bakuran. "
Natural Translation
Be careful on the path because you might step on the newly planted plants at the edge of the yard.
Literal Translation
Be-careful you on path because might step-on you the plants newly planted on side of yard.
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