hapak

to hit; to strikeverb

Alternative meanings

To hit, strike, or impact forcefully, often with a slapping or sharp striking sound. It can be used for hitting with the hand, an object, or in a game context.

Pronunciation

HAH-pak

Root and affixes

Root: hapak = blow, impact, or to strike. It can function as a verb and also as a noun for blow or impact.

Variants or conjugations

muhapak = will hit or is going to hit; gihapak = was hit; ihapak = to hit something against something; hapak = blow/impact.

Related words and expressions

sumbag = punch; bun-og = to beat/maltreat; igo = to hit the target; duslak = push; sakit = pain

Meaning and usage notes

Hapak is general for hitting or striking. For a specific punch, sumbag may be clearer; for being hit or reached by something, naigo may also be used depending on the sentence.