matilapon
matilapón with stress marks
to be flung
From root: tilapon
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
natilapon
na-ti-la-PON
was flung
Present (Incomplete)
natitilapon
na-ti-ti-la-PON
is being flung
Future (Contemplated)
matitilapon
ma-ti-ti-la-PON
will be flung
Usage Note
Matilapon is the actor-focus stative infinitive of tilapon, describing something suddenly flung, scattered, or thrown about by an external force. The ma- prefix marks the event as happening to the subject involuntarily — caused by wind, earthquake, or sudden collision — implying a more violent, dispersive motion than mahulog.
Examples
" Delikadong matilapon sa motor. "
Natural Translation
It is dangerous to be flung off a motorcycle.
Literal Translation
Dangerous to-be-flung from motorcycle.
" Delikadong matilapon mula sa motor kapag mabilis ang takbo. "
Natural Translation
It is dangerous to be flung from a motorcycle when speeding.
Literal Translation
Dangerous to-be-flung from at motorcycle when fast the run.
" Kapag hindi ka nakasuot ng helmet, mas malaki ang tsansa na matilapon ka kapag biglang bumangga ang sasakyan. "
Natural Translation
If you are not wearing a helmet, there is a greater chance you will be flung off if the vehicle suddenly crashes.
Literal Translation
When not you wearing of helmet, more big the chance that to-be-flung you when suddenly crash the vehicle.
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