From root: tapat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tumapat
tu-ma-PAT
stood opposite
Present (Incomplete)
tumatapat
tu-ma-ta-PAT
standing opposite
Future (Contemplated)
tatapat
ta-ta-PAT
will stand opposite
Usage Note
Tumapat is used when positioning oneself directly in front of or across from a person, object, or place, often used in contexts like parking a vehicle or aligning oneself with an opening. It can also imply being direct or honest, though it is primarily used for physical placement.
Examples
" Tumapat ka sa pinto. "
Natural Translation
Stand opposite the door.
Literal Translation
Stand-opposite you at door.
" Sinubukan niyang tumapat sa salamin. "
Natural Translation
He tried to stand opposite the mirror.
Literal Translation
Tried he stand-opposite at mirror.
" Tumapat ang kotse sa gate ng bahay namin, kaya hindi kami makalabas nang maayos. "
Natural Translation
The car parked right in front of our house's gate, so we couldn't get out properly.
Literal Translation
Stood-opposite the car at gate of house our, so not we can-exit properly.
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