Tapok

pile; group; gathering; bunchnoun

Alternative meanings

A set, group, or accumulation of things or people gathered in one place. It can refer to a physical pile, a gathering, or a group depending on context.

Pronunciation

TAH-pok

Root and affixes

Tapok is related to gathering or coming together. Panagtapok can mean meeting or gathering; gitapok can mean gathered or collected.

Variants or conjugations

pile/group; gathering; gathered; group; many/a lot; heap

Related words and expressions

many; group; gathering; thing; people; place

Meaning and usage notes

For montón meaning “a lot” or “a bunch of things”, daghan may be more natural. For a physical heap or pile of objects, bunton may also fit depending on context.