magtapas
magtapás with stress marks
to lop
From root: tapas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtapas
nag-ta-PAS
lopped
Present (Incomplete)
nagtatapas
nag-ta-ta-PAS
is lopping
Future (Contemplated)
magtatapas
mag-ta-ta-PAS
will lop
Usage Note
Magtapas is the actor-focus infinitive of tapas and describes two distinct but related actions: lopping branches from trees and stripping the outer husk from coconuts using a blade. Used when the worker performing the trimming or de-husking is the focus; both senses are common in rural and agricultural settings.
Examples
" Magtatapas ako ng sanga. "
Natural Translation
I will lop off a branch.
Literal Translation
Will-lop I of branch.
" Planong magtapas ng mga tuyong sanga ang hardinero ngayong araw. "
Natural Translation
The gardener plans to lop off dry branches today.
Literal Translation
Plan to-lop of dry branches the gardener this day.
" Bago dumating ang bagyo, nagtapas muna kami ng mga mahihinang sanga na maaaring mabali at makasakit sa bubong. "
Natural Translation
Before the storm arrived, we first lopped off the weak branches that could break and damage the roof.
Literal Translation
Before arrive the storm, lopped first we of the weak branches that could break and harm to roof.
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