patapon
worthless or disposable
From root: tapon
Usage Note
Patapon describes items intended for disposal or, metaphorically, a person leading a reckless or aimless life.
Examples
" Patapon na ang lumang papel. "
Natural Translation
The old paper is for throwing away.
Literal Translation
Disposable already the old paper.
" Ang gamit na ito ay patapon. "
Natural Translation
This item is disposable.
Literal Translation
The item this is disposable.
" Huwag mong itapon ang gamit na iyan dahil hindi naman patapon; magagamit pa natin balang araw. "
Natural Translation
Don't throw that item away because it isn't disposable; we can still use it someday.
Literal Translation
Don't you throw the item that because not really disposable; usable still we someday.
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