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10 Language-to-English Dictionariestapa
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈtapa
"Ele deu uma tapa nas costas dele."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A sharp blow or stroke, typically made with the palm of the hand.
"He gave him a slap on the back for a job well done."
- 1
To strike someone or something with the palm of the hand.
"She slapped the mosquito that landed on her arm."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'slap' originates from the Middle English 'slappe', which is of imitative origin, reflecting the sound made by a quick, sharp blow. Its usage has evolved over centuries to encompass both the act of striking and the sound produced by such an action.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Slap" is said worldwide
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gifle
Transliteration: jeefl
"Il lui a donné une gifle pour le punir."
Schelle
Transliteration: ʃɛlə
"Er gab ihm eine Schelle für seine Unhöflichkeit."
schiaffo
Transliteration: skiˈaffo
"Le ha dato uno schiaffo per farlo smettere."
bofetada
Transliteration: bofeˈtaða
"Le dio una bofetada por su comportamiento."
tapa
Transliteration: ˈtapa
"Ele deu uma tapa nas costas dele."
थप्पड़
Transliteration: thappad
"उसने उसे थप्पड़ मारा।"
耳光
Transliteration: ěrguāng
"他给了她一个耳光。"
따귀
Transliteration: ttagwi
"그는 그녀에게 따귀를 때렸다."
平手打ち
Transliteration: hirateuchi
"彼は彼女に平手打ちをした。"
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