From root: tapon
Usage Note
Pagtatapon is the noun form describing the process of discarding or disposing of waste.
Examples
" Mali ang pagtatapon ng basura dito. "
Natural Translation
Throwing away trash here is wrong.
Literal Translation
Wrong the act-of-throwing-away of trash here.
" Bawal ang pagtatapon ng basura. "
Natural Translation
Throwing away trash is prohibited.
Literal Translation
Prohibited the act-of-throwing-away of trash.
" Ang maayos na pagtatapon ng basura ay malaking tulong upang manatiling malinis at ligtas ang aming pamayanan. "
Natural Translation
Proper disposal of trash is a big help in keeping our community clean and safe.
Literal Translation
The orderly act-of-throwing-away of trash is big help so-that remain clean and safe the our community.
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