tumapik
tumapík with stress marks
to tap
From root: tapik
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tumapik
tu-ma-PIK
tapped
Present (Incomplete)
tumatapik
tu-ma-ta-PIK
is tapping
Future (Contemplated)
tatapik
ta-ta-PIK
will tap
Usage Note
Tumapik is the actor-focus form of tapik, built with the -um- infix, and denotes a gentle, brief tap — typically on the shoulder or back — used to get someone's attention or to express encouragement or comfort. It is lighter and more intimate than kumatok (to knock) or humampas (to hit), and is distinctly non-aggressive in connotation.
Examples
" Tumapik siya sa balikat ko. "
Natural Translation
He tapped me on the shoulder.
Literal Translation
Tapped he on shoulder my.
" Ugali niyang tumapik sa balikat ng kaibigan bilang pagbati. "
Natural Translation
It is his/her habit to tap a friend's shoulder as a greeting.
Literal Translation
Habit his/her to tap on shoulder of friend as greeting.
" Bago umalis ang ama, marahan siyang tumapik sa likod ng anak bilang tahimik na pagpapakita ng pagmamahal at pagtitiwala. "
Natural Translation
Before the father left, he gently tapped his child on the back as a quiet show of love and trust.
Literal Translation
Before leave the father, gently he tapped on back of child as quiet show of love and trust.
Take Tagalog with you
The full course, a 12,500-word dictionary, and flashcards that make every word stick — free to start on iOS and Android.
Tagalog builds thousands of words from a few hundred roots.
How Tagalog words workWord family
tapik has 1 related form built from the same root.
Related Words
Explore Tagalog by topic
Free guides on grammar, vocabulary, and culture to take you past single-word lookups.
Days of the Week and Months in Tagalog
The days of the week and months in Tagalog are Spanish loanwords. Learn all 7 days and 12 months with pronunciation, plus how to say dates and 'every Monday.'
Mano Po and Filipino Etiquette: A Visitor's Guide
Mano po presses an elder's hand to your forehead as a blessing. Learn who to mano, how to lip-point, and the etiquette that wins over a Filipino family.
Philippine Christmas Traditions: World's Longest Holiday
Philippine Christmas traditions run four months — from Ber-month carols to Simbang Gabi dawn masses, Noche Buena feasts, and parol lanterns lighting every street.
Tagalog Verb Conjugation: Aspects Made Simple
Tagalog verb conjugation uses aspects, not tenses. Learn the three aspects with -um- and mag- verbs, one reduplication rule, and clear example tables.