yapak
yápak with stress marks
tread; footstep; barefoot
Usage Note
Yapak refers both to the act of treading or stepping and to the state of being barefoot. Walking barefoot indoors is common in Filipino homes as a sign of respect and cleanliness; guests are often expected to remove footwear at the door.
Examples
" Naglakad siya nang yapak sa sahig. "
Natural Translation
He walked barefoot on the floor.
Literal Translation
Walked he at barefoot on-the floor.
" Naririnig ko ang yapak ng bata sa sahig. "
Natural Translation
I can hear the child's footsteps on the floor.
Literal Translation
Hearing I the footsteps of-the child on-the floor.
" Bago ka pumasok sa bahay, hubarin mo muna ang sapatos at maglakad nang nakayapak bilang paggalang sa may-ari. "
Natural Translation
Before you enter the house, take off your shoes first and walk barefoot as a sign of respect to the owner.
Literal Translation
Before you to-enter in-the house, take-off you first the shoes and to-walk at barefoot as respect to-the owner.
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