tipa
típa with stress marks
key; to press keys (keyboard); typing
Usage Note
Tipa refers to a keystroke or the act of pressing keys on a keyboard or typewriter. The verb form mag-tipa or tipa-tipa is commonly used in modern contexts for typing on a computer, phone, or other digital device. It is particularly associated with office and academic settings and has kept pace with technological change.
Examples
" Mabilis ang tipa niya. "
Natural Translation
His typing is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the typing his.
" Mabilis ang kanyang tipa sa kompyuter. "
Natural Translation
His/Her typing on the computer is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the his/her typing on computer.
" Buong gabi kong naririnig ang tipa sa keyboard ng kapatid ko habang tinatapos niya ang kanyang papel para sa eskwela. "
Natural Translation
All night I could hear the tapping on my sibling's keyboard while they finished their paper for school.
Literal Translation
Whole night I hearing the typing on keyboard of sibling my while finishing he the his paper for school.
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