Akap (en. Hug)

ah-kahp

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of embrace or holding onto the body of a person.
She realized she was in a warm hug from her friend.
Namalayan niyang siya'y nasa isang mainit na akap ng kanyang kaibigan.
verb
The act of embracing or holding a person.
She needed to hug her child to show love.
Kailangan niyang akapin ang kanyang anak upang ipakita ang pagmamahal.

Etymology

Tagalog

Common Phrases and Expressions

hug in the heart
A symbol of love and acceptance.
akap sa puso

Related Words

hug
A close hold often describing love or friendship.
yakap

Slang Meanings

Hug full of love
I was so happy when you hugged me like that; I thought heaven was there.
Sobrang saya ko nung inakap mo ako ng ganun, akala ko nandoon na ang langit.
Warm hug from a friend
Even though you're far away, I can still feel your hug in my heart.
Kahit na malayo ka, ramdam ko pa rin yung akap mo sa puso ko.
To embrace
When you see your crush, it's like an automatic hug!
Pag nakita mo si crush, parang automatic na akap na yun!