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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Palakpak

English

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
Example 1

Nakadawat siya og kusog nga palakpak.

He/she received loud applause.

Example 2

Magpalakpak ta para nila.

Let us applaud for them.

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