matrapik
Tagalog
Pronunciation
- Hyphenation: mat‧ra‧pik
- IPA(key): /matˈɾapik/, [mɐtˈɾa.pɪk]
Adjective
matrapik (plural matatrapik)
- experiencing frequent traffic jams; congested with traffic
- 1972, Ulirang Tagakupkop in Liwayway
- Isang matandang babae ang nagtatangkang tumawid sa matrapik na kalye. Mabilis na lumapit si Lucio at yaong hawak sa bisig ng matanda ay matiyagang inalalayan sa pagtawid.
- An old woman attempted to cross the congested street. Lucio quickly came and held the old woman's arms as he helped her to cross.
- Isang matandang babae ang nagtatangkang tumawid sa matrapik na kalye. Mabilis na lumapit si Lucio at yaong hawak sa bisig ng matanda ay matiyagang inalalayan sa pagtawid.
- Laging matrapik ang EDSA anumang oras. ― EDSA is always congested at all times.
- 1972, Ulirang Tagakupkop in Liwayway
Verb
matrapik (complete natrapik, progressive natatrapik, contemplative matatrapik, 4th actor trigger)
- (colloquial) to get stuck in a traffic jam
Further reading
- “matrapik” in Pinoy Dictionary, Cyberspace.ph, 2010-2023.
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