Patted Meaning in English
word · lemma: pat
Definition
Touched someone or something gently and quickly with your hand, usually as a sign of affection or encouragement.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for gentle, comforting, or encouraging touches, often to animals, children, or on the back/shoulder. Not the same as 'hit' or 'slap'—much softer and friendly. Common in 'patted him on the back'. Used in both formal and informal contexts.
Spanish: acarició - dio unas palmaditasPortuguese (BR): afagou - deu tapinhasPortuguese (PT): afagou - deu palmadinhasChinese (Simplified): 轻拍了 - 抚摸了Chinese (Traditional): 輕拍了 - 撫摸了Hindi: थपथपायाArabic: ربت علىBengali: হালকাভাবে স্পর্শ করা - মাথায় হাত বুলিয়ে দেয়াRussian: погладил - похлопал (мягко)Japanese: 軽くたたいたVietnamese: vỗ nhẹKorean: 토닥였다Turkish: hafifçe okşadı - hafifçe vurduUrdu: ہلکے سے تھپتھپایاIndonesian: menepuk (dengan lembut)
Example Sentences
She patted the dog on the head.
basic
He patted his friend on the back.
basic
Mom patted me to help me sleep.
basic
She smiled and patted my shoulder reassuringly.
natural
The teacher patted the kids as they walked by.
natural
After the game, the coach patted everyone on the back and congratulated them.
natural