From root: tapon
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tinapunan
ti-na-pu-NAN
threw something at
Present (Incomplete)
tinatapunan
ti-na-ta-pu-NAN
throwing something at
Future (Contemplated)
tatapunan
ta-ta-pu-NAN
will throw something at
Usage Note
Tapunan is used when the focus is on the person, place, or object being thrown at or toward. It is commonly used in contexts like throwing trash into a bin (tapunan ng basura) or tossing an item to someone.
Examples
" Huwag mong tapunan ng basura. "
Natural Translation
Don't throw trash at it.
Literal Translation
Don't you throw-at of trash.
" Bawal tapunan ang bakod ng kapitbahay. "
Natural Translation
It is forbidden to throw something at the neighbor's fence.
Literal Translation
Forbidden throw-at the fence of neighbor.
" Galit na galit ang manlalaro nang tapunan siya ng bote ng mga tagahanga sa palaruan. "
Natural Translation
The player was furious when the fans threw a bottle at him on the field.
Literal Translation
Angry very the player when throw-at him of bottle of plural fans at field.
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