From root: tapat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tinapat
ti-na-PAT
spoke frankly to someone
Present (Incomplete)
tinatapat
ti-na-ta-PAT
speaking frankly to someone
Future (Contemplated)
tatapatin
ta-ta-pa-TIN
will speak frankly to someone
Usage Note
Tapatin is used when someone is asked to speak honestly or bluntly to another person, often in situations requiring the plain truth without sugarcoating. It is typically used in serious or emotional conversations where clarity and sincerity are prioritized over politeness.
Examples
" Tapatin mo ako. "
Natural Translation
Be honest with me.
Literal Translation
Speak-frankly you me.
" Kailangan mong tapatin ang kaibigan mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to speak frankly to your friend.
Literal Translation
Need you speak-frankly to friend your.
" Sa halip na magtago ng katotohanan, tinapat siya ng kaniyang ina tungkol sa tunay na kalagayan ng pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Instead of hiding the truth, his mother spoke frankly to him about the family's real situation.
Literal Translation
In place of to-hide of truth, spoke-frankly him by his mother about the true situation of family.
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