Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
Palakpak
applause; clapnoun / verb root
- Alternative meanings
applause; clap; act of clapping; sound made by bringing the hands together; sign of approval, celebration, or encouragement
- Pronunciation
pah-LAHK-pahk
- Root and affixes
Palakpak can work as a noun for applause and also as a verb root related to clapping.
- Variants or conjugations
applause/clap; to clap; clapped; clapping; to applaud someone
- Related words and expressions
praise; support; happiness; celebration; honor; hand
- Meaning and usage notes
Used for literal applause or when asking people to clap. For recognition or praise, dayeg may be more exact depending on context.
applausecelebrationclapclappingrecognitionsupport
Nakadawat siya og kusog nga palakpak.
He/she received loud applause.
Magpalakpak ta para nila.
Let us applaud for them.
