tapon
tápon with stress marks
to throw away; discard
Also means
Tapon can also mean a cork, plug, or stopper, usually pronounced as tapón.
Usage Note
Tapon means to throw away or discard, and its most frequent form in daily speech is the object-focus verb itapon — used when telling someone to throw out trash or remove an unwanted item. It is a fundamental word in household chores and cleaning routines.
Examples
" Itapon mo ang basura. "
Natural Translation
Throw away the trash.
Literal Translation
Throw-away you the trash.
" Sayang ang tapon ng pagkain. "
Natural Translation
The throwing away of food is a waste.
Literal Translation
Waste the disposal of food.
" Huwag mong basta-basta itapon ang mga lumang gamit, baka may makabili o makagamit pa nito. "
Natural Translation
Don't just carelessly throw away the old things; someone might still be able to buy or use them.
Literal Translation
Don't you just-carelessly throw-away the plural old item, maybe has can-buy or can-use still of-this.
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