tapik
tapík with stress marks
a light tap on the shoulder or back
Usage Note
Tapik describes a gentle, friendly tap — on the shoulder, back, or head — used to get attention or express affection or encouragement. It is a warmer, less intrusive gesture than a full pat, and is common between friends, parents and children, and colleagues. It conveys closeness without overstepping personal space.
Examples
" Tapik lang iyon. "
Natural Translation
That was just a light tap.
Literal Translation
Light-tap only that.
" Nagulat ako sa tapik niya sa aking balikat. "
Natural Translation
I was surprised by his/her light tap on my shoulder.
Literal Translation
Surprised I at light-tap his/her on my shoulder.
" Bago siya umalis, binigyan niya ako ng magaan na tapik sa balikat bilang pampalakas-loob. "
Natural Translation
Before he left, he gave me a gentle tap on the shoulder as encouragement.
Literal Translation
Before he leave, gave he me of light tap on shoulder as morale-strengthener.
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