Patch in Tagalog

“Patch” in Tagalog is “Tagpi” – referring to a piece of material used to cover or repair something. This versatile word has multiple meanings in both languages, from clothing repairs to software updates. Discover all the ways Filipinos use this term below!

[Words] = Patch

[Definition]:

• Patch /pætʃ/
• Noun 1: A piece of material used to mend or cover a hole or weak spot.
• Noun 2: A small area or piece of something (a patch of grass, skin patch).
• Noun 3: A software update designed to fix bugs or improve functionality.
• Verb: To mend or repair something by putting a piece of material over a hole or damaged area.

[Synonyms] = Tagpi, Sulsi, Pantakip, Panlapi, Buklod, Tampál

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: She sewed a colorful patch onto her torn jeans to cover the hole.
• Ex1_PH: Nagtahi siya ng makulay na tagpi sa kanyang punit na maong upang takpan ang butas.
• Ex2_EN: The garden has a small patch of strawberries growing in the corner.
• Ex2_PH: Ang hardin ay may maliit na piraso ng mga strawberry na tumutubo sa sulok.
• Ex3_EN: The software developer released a security patch to fix the vulnerability.
• Ex3_PH: Ang software developer ay naglabas ng security patch upang ayusin ang kahinaan.
• Ex4_EN: He wore a medical patch on his arm to help him quit smoking.
• Ex4_PH: Nagsuot siya ng medikal na patch sa kanyang braso upang tulungan siyang tumigil sa paninigarilyo.
• Ex5_EN: The mechanic used a metal patch to temporarily repair the leaking pipe.
• Ex5_PH: Gumamit ang mekaniko ng metal na tagpi upang pansamantalang ayusin ang tumutulo na tubo.